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Cuprite on Copper

Unknown Owner
A branching crystallized grouping of native copper, this hosting lustrous deep red crystals of cuprite throughout. This is in good condition all around. Minor brecciated matrix is attached.

Product details

Species
Copper, CupriteAbout Copper →
SizeMiniature
Dimensions4.0 x 2.0 x 1.0 cm
Added on03/12/2025
Locality
USA, New Mexico, Chino Mine

Known provenance

DateCollectorAcquisition price
—Unknown Owner$65.00
—Weinrich MineralsNot disclosed

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Copper
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 Chino Mine
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