Copper

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A unique calcite with copper included and along the exterior of the specimen, from a less commonly seen locale. Lustrous and gemmy, the flash of copper within the calcite is visible. There are some minor dings to the terminations of the calcites.

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SpeciesCopper, Calcite

SizeThumbnail

Dimensions2.0 x 1.0 x 1.0 cm

Added on09/27/2025

LocalityMexico, Chihuahua, Carmen Mine

Current owner

Unknown Owner

Acquired: Sep 2026
Price paid: $0.00

Previous owners

Date	Collector	Acquisition price
—	DanZ Rockshop	Not disclosed

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Mineral guide

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native copper with spinel-twinned crystals and arborescences; notable from Lake Superior, Itauz, Dongchuan, Corocoro, prized for color and localities.

Regional guide