Copper from Chino Mine, New Mexico, USA - image 1
Photo by Frank A. Imbriacco III

Copper from Chino Mine, New Mexico, USA

Sculptural cluster of intricate copper crystals.

Product details

SpeciesCopper
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions8.3 x 6.4 cm
Added on06/03/2025
LocalityUSA, New Mexico, Chino Mine
RepairsNone

Current owner

Frank A. Imbriacco III
Frank A. Imbriacco III
New Jersey
Acquired
Feb 2021

Owner’s note

Acquired from Daniel Trinchillo (Fine Minerals International).

Member since 2025

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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.
Copper
Regional guide
Copper from Chino Mine
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Locality guide
Chino Mine
A collector's guide to Chino Mine, USA: its geology, mining history and notable minerals, illustrated with the 158 specimens documented from this locality on EarthWonders.