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Cuprite var. Chalcotrichite on Copper from Globe-Miami District, Gila County, Arizona

 
Cuprite var. Chalcotrichite on Copper from Globe-Miami District, Gila County, Arizona

Cuprite var. Chalcotrichite on Copper from Globe-Miami District, Gila County, Arizona

DESCRIPTION:No. 64377
Mineral:Cuprite var. Chalcotrichite on Copper
Locality:Globe-Miami District, Gila County, Arizona
Description:Arborescent formation of metallic native copper crystals (naturally occurring copper crystals) coated with lustrous translucent red chalcotrichite crystals, the acicular variety of the mineral species cuprite. Ex. Mort Metersky collection
Overall Size:30x20x14 mm
Crystals:0.2-1.0 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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