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Cuprite from Bisbee, Warren District, Cochise County, Arizona

 
Cuprite from Bisbee, Warren District, Cochise County, Arizona

Cuprite from Bisbee, Warren District, Cochise County, Arizona

Cuprite from Bisbee, Warren District, Cochise County, Arizona

DESCRIPTION:No. 61227
Mineral:Cuprite
Locality:Bisbee, Warren District, Cochise County, Arizona
Description:Lustrous transparent red acicular cuprite crystals filling cavities in brown breccia. The cuprite crystals are in parallel groups twinned at 90° angles resulting in reticulated habit. Looks beautiful under magnification.
Overall Size:7.5x4.5x3.5 cm
Crystals:0.5-5.0 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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