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Copper with Dioptase and Calcite

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Arizona produces a number of coppers from the famous mines such as Ray or Bisbee, but any native copper material from the Christmas Mine is incredibly rare. This specimen features sharp, small crystals of copper embedded in calcite. The calcite is colored by both the copper and, in large parts, by included tiny crystals of dioptase. Overall a fascinating and pretty locality specimen that is just unique. It is also a nice, large display size, with provenance from two noted Arizona collectors: Mark Hay to Bruce Murphy.

Product details

SpeciesCopper, Calcite, Dioptase

SizeSmall Cabinet

Dimensions9.8 x 6.1 x 3.7 cm

Listed on01/27/2026

LocalityUSA, Arizona, Christmas Mine

SKUSM25-002

Current owner

The ArkenstoneFeatured

3,364 for sale·Member since 2026

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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.

Regional guide

Copper from Christmas Mine

Locality guide

Christmas Mine

A collector's guide to Christmas Mine, USA: its geology, mining history and notable minerals, illustrated with the 45 specimens documented from this locality on EarthWonders.