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Connellite on Cuprite

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A rich specimen with three clusters of the very rare species connellite, featuring: two spherical aggregates atop the specimen measureing 5 and 8 mm across; and another group of crystals in freestanding form in a protected vug. These were very rare at Bisbee, and I have only ever seen 2 others for sale myself. The matrix is massive cuprite with attached host rock at its back. Esker Mayberry was the Bisbee barber and amassed a large and fine collection of Bisbee specimens in part by trading haircuts!

Product details

SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions6.0 x 3.9 x 3.2 cm
Added on10/23/2024
LocalityUSA, Arizona, Bisbee

Known provenance

DateCollectorAcquisition price
08/2024Unknown OwnerNot disclosed
The ArkenstoneNot disclosed

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Cuprite
Mineral guide
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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.