AllMinerals/JohnBetts-FineMinerals > Online Mineral Museum Photographic Archive > Minerals from Arizona > Copper on Calcite with Cuprite var. Chalcotrichite inclusions |
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DESCRIPTION: | No. 42145 |
Mineral: | Copper on Calcite with Cuprite var. Chalcotrichite inclusions |
Locality: | Bisbee, Warren District, Cochise County, Arizona |
Description: | Arborescent brown patinated native copper crystals in aggregates up to 8 mm across on transparent colorless calcite crystals up to 3.5 mm. Bright red hair-like chalcotrichite crystals (variety of cuprite) is included in the calcite. Ex. Robert C. Lambert (1919-2008) #17; acquired in 1975 |
Overall Size: | 5x4x2 cm |
Crystals: | 0.1-3.5 mm |
Archived: | For reference only |
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