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Copper on Calcite with Cuprite var. Chalcotrichite inclusions from Bisbee, Warren District, Cochise County, Arizona

 
Copper on Calcite with Cuprite var. Chalcotrichite inclusions from Bisbee, Warren District, Cochise County, Arizona

Copper on Calcite with Cuprite var. Chalcotrichite inclusions from Bisbee, Warren District, Cochise County, Arizona

Copper on Calcite with Cuprite var. Chalcotrichite inclusions from Bisbee, Warren District, Cochise County, Arizona

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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