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Copper and Cuprite from Ray Mine, Mineral Creek District, Pinal County, Arizona

 
Copper and Cuprite from Ray Mine, Mineral Creek District, Pinal County, Arizona

Copper and Cuprite from Ray Mine, Mineral Creek District, Pinal County, Arizona

Copper and Cuprite from Ray Mine, Mineral Creek District, Pinal County, Arizona

Copper and Cuprite from Ray Mine, Mineral Creek District, Pinal County, Arizona

DESCRIPTION:No. 46971
Mineral:Copper and Cuprite
Locality:Ray Mine, Mineral Creek District, Pinal County, Arizona
Description:Elongated crystalline formation of native copper crystals to 2.5 mm with lustrous red-black cuprite crystals to 1 mm. The copper crystallized in a narrow fracture that restricted crystallization, then the cuprite grew between the copper crystals.
Overall Size:10x4x1 cm
Crystals:micro to 2.5 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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