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Cuprite and Native Copper from Ray Open Pit Mine, Mineral Creek District, Pinal County, Arizona

 
Cuprite and Native Copper from Ray Open Pit Mine, Mineral Creek District, Pinal County, Arizona

Cuprite and Native Copper from Ray Open Pit Mine, Mineral Creek District, Pinal County, Arizona

DESCRIPTION:No. 46755
Mineral:Cuprite and Native Copper
Locality:Ray Open Pit Mine, Mineral Creek District, Pinal County, Arizona
Description:Aesthetic specimen of bright metallic native copper crystals in arborescent formation to 5 mm long intergrown with translucent dark-red cuprite crystals to 3.5 mm across. Ex. Robert P. Bates (1926-2008) collection #730
Overall Size:29x23x5 mm
Crystals:0.2-3.5 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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