Cuprite (Large Crystals) on Copper
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This is a very large, 3-dimensional specimen that is considered significant for the size of the cuprite crystals present on the copper (to almost 1 cm). Cuprite on copper from this mine is common enough in historic mining, but crystals of this size are downright exceptional and this is ranked by Arizona collectors I showed it to very highly. In person, it really is not so ugly as it appears here!
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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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