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Cuprite var. Chalcotrichite from Bisbee, Warren District, Cochise County, Arizona

 
Cuprite var. Chalcotrichite from Bisbee, Warren District, Cochise County, Arizona

Cuprite var. Chalcotrichite from Bisbee, Warren District, Cochise County, Arizona

DESCRIPTION:No. 24885
Mineral:Cuprite var. Chalcotrichite
Locality:Bisbee, Warren District, Cochise County, Arizona
Description:Brecciated quartz matrix with many cavities lined with red, hair-like chalcotrichite in felt-like mats. Can be studied for hours under the microscope - red crystals in various habits scattered throughout. Classic specimen. Ex. Phillip Greybill (1935-2018) collection
Overall Size:6x4x3 cm
Crystals:.1-.5 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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