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Brochantite, Cuprite

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Lustrous sprays of pretty green, acicular brochantite crystals cover the large cabinet matrix of solid, massive cuprite on this excellent old-time specimen from the famous mines at Bisbee. The brochantite has a beautiful chatoyant character to it. Ex. Dennis Mullane Bisbee Collection. Very rich copper ore, weighing 7.9 pounds or over 3.5 kilograms.

Product details

SizeLarge Cabinet
Dimensions18.5 x 13.0 x 7.8 cm
Added on10/23/2024
LocalityUSA, Arizona, Bisbee

Known provenance

DateCollectorAcquisition price
08/2024Unknown OwnerNot disclosed
The ArkenstoneNot disclosed

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Cuprite
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ruby-red copper oxide crystals with brilliant luster, from cubes to octahedra, prized for color, rarity, and historic collecting appeal.
Cuprite
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Cuprite from Bisbee, Arizona, USA
, Bisbee, Arizona: classic old-ore cuprite with dense, lustrous crystals that flash red at edges; prized for locality history and crystal quality.