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Copper with Cuprite from Bisbee, Warren District, Cochise County, Arizona

 
Copper with Cuprite from Bisbee, Warren District, Cochise County, Arizona

Copper with Cuprite from Bisbee, Warren District, Cochise County, Arizona

Copper with Cuprite from Bisbee, Warren District, Cochise County, Arizona

DESCRIPTION:No. 57289
Mineral:Copper with Cuprite
Locality:Bisbee, Warren District, Cochise County, Arizona
Description:Heavy 12-15 mm thick vein formation of solid native (naturally occurring) copper with surface alteration to reddish cuprite. Microscopic cuprite crystals are visible on the surfaces of the copper when viewed under high magnification.
Overall Size:10x6.5x1.5 cm
Crystals:micro
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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