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Cuprite on Native Copper
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Collection |
John Betts - Fine Minerals |
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Description |
Thin formation of Native Copper with acicular, hair-like, red Cuprite var. Chalcotrichite on the edges and throughout in small cavities. The Chalcotrichite crystals look beautiful under magnification. Ex. Chas. W. Velte Jr. (1914-1987) collection. The top photo is full length and the bottom is a zoomed in perspective of the Chalcotrichite crystals.
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Locality |
New Cornelia Mine, Ajo, Pima County, Arizona |
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Dimensions |
5 x 4 x 1 cm. |
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Specimen Grade |
C |
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Photograph |
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