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Cuprite in Limonite from Bisbee, Warren District, Cochise County, Arizona

 
Cuprite in Limonite from Bisbee, Warren District, Cochise County, Arizona

Cuprite in Limonite from Bisbee, Warren District, Cochise County, Arizona

DESCRIPTION:No. 22802
Mineral:Cuprite in Limonite
Locality:Bisbee, Warren District, Cochise County, Arizona
Description:Many 1-2 mm octahedral cuprite crystals in brown limonite matrix. This is a fascinating specimen to study under a microscope - there are crystals everywhere, lining pockets and in the gossan. Label indicates it came from a Poughkeepsie collection. Ex. Dr. Eugene E. Sensel (1911-2000) collection #R772
Overall Size:6x6x5 cm
Crystals:1-2 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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