Cuprite-with-Copper
specimen number:
3451511
location:
Czar shaft, Bisbee, Cochise Co., Arizona, USA
description:
Deep lustrous crystals of cuprite extremely rich across the top of this crystallized native copper matrix. In great condition. Classic old time Bisbee specimen. Previous label including one from the collection of Mark Hay. His label notes that this was one of six pieces that he kept from the Ken Hollman collection when he and Dick Morris acquired the collection's suite of Arizona minerals in July, 2005. Label also notes that the mine attribution was given by R.W. Graeme.
Size: 9.5 x 6.0 x 5.5 cm (cabinet)
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