Copper from Carmen Mine, La Bufa, Batopilas Municipality, Chihuahua, Mexico

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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

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Dimensions2.0 x 1.0 x 1.0 cm

Added on09/27/2025

LocalityMexico, Chihuahua, Carmen Mine

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Acquired: Sep 2026
Price paid: $0.00

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

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