Copper
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These exquisite Chino coppers were found in just one small area of the pit, in a lucky find, around 2006, within a single elongated vein. Although several hundreds of smaller crystals were recovered, only a relative handful of perfect, doubly-terminated coppers of this large size were recovered. This piece is particularly sharp, and shows the characteristic twinning flanges flaring off around the side of the main axis, which itself is an elongated spinel-twinned copper crystal. A spectacular piece that comes with a custom engraved acrylic base. This piece displays exceptionally well and comes with a custom acrylic base. Specimens like this routinely sold for $2500-5000 range, when fresh. This is one that we "lost" in our warehouse, and it has been here ever since.
Product details
SpeciesCopper
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions9.0 x 1.3 x 1.1 cm
Added on10/23/2024
LocalityUSA, New Mexico, Chino Mine
Known provenance
| Date | Collector | Acquisition price |
|---|---|---|
| 08/2024 | Unknown Owner | Not disclosed |
| — | The Arkenstone | Not disclosed |
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native copper with spinel-twinned crystals and arborescences; notable from Lake Superior, Itauz, Dongchuan, Corocoro, prized for color and localities.Regional guide
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