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Copper after Aragonite on Copper

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Emplaced aesthetically on a thin crust of copper is a well formed pseudomorph of copper after twinned aragonite. The 1.6 cm in length pseudo exhibits a rich, classical copper color and somewhat resembles a top hat. You ALMOST NEVER see them on matrix! Very rare!

Product details

SpeciesCopper, Aragonite
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions7.7 x 5.4 x 2.0 cm
Added on10/23/2024
LocalityBolivia, La Paz, Coro Coro

Known provenance

DateCollectorAcquisition price
08/2024Unknown OwnerNot disclosed
—The ArkenstoneNot disclosed

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Copper
Mineral guide
Learn about Copper
native copper with spinel-twinned crystals and arborescences; notable from Lake Superior, Itauz, Dongchuan, Corocoro, prized for color and localities.
Copper
Regional guide
Copper from Coro Coro, Bolivia
Coro Coro, Bolivia - native copper pseudomorphs after aragonite, crisp pseudohexagonal forms, warm patina, and highly collectible, scarce pieces.