AllMinerals/JohnBetts-FineMinerals > Online Mineral Museum Photographic Archive > Minerals from Arizona > Cuprite on Copper |
DESCRIPTION: | No. 23062 |
Mineral: | Cuprite on Copper |
Locality: | Ray Mine, Mineral Creek District, Pinal County, Arizona |
Description: | Arborescent formation of native copper with overgrowth in areas of translucent, ruby-red cuprite crystals up to 3 mm. When viewed under magnification, the cuprite crystals are seen as well crystallized and remarkably translucent. |
Overall Size: | 5.5x5x2 cm |
Crystals: | 1-3 mm |
Archived: | For reference only |
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