Cuprite (Var: Chalcotrichite)
Unknown Owner
Richly covered, lustrous blood-red needles of chalcotrichite or "hairy copper" encrust matrix from the Cole Shaft of the Copper Queen Mine at Bisbee. Old and very desirable material from Bisbee, especially since the specific mine shaft, level and stope locality is known, meaning that this was an important specimen when it was collected. Quite the contrast, with the red chalcotrichite next to the yellow iron oxides! 5.5 x 4.5 x 2.6 cm
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Species
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions5.5 x 4.5 x 2.6 cm
Added on10/23/2024
Known provenance
| Date | Collector | Acquisition price |
|---|---|---|
| 08/2024 | Unknown Owner | Not disclosed |
| — | The Arkenstone | Not disclosed |
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