Cuprite, Copper
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A classic, old-time combination specimen of lustrous, wine-red cuprite microcrystals richly covering a solid box-work matrix of elongated, spinel-twinned copper crystals to massive copper from the historic Gwennap-St. Day area of Cornwall. Both species are rare from this locale. Ex. Durkos Collection.
Product details
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions5.5 x 4.7 x 3.2 cm
Added on10/23/2024
LocalityUK, England, St Day United Mines
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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