AllMinerals/JohnBetts-FineMinerals > Online Mineral Museum Photographic Archive > Minerals from Arizona > Cuprite |
DESCRIPTION: | No. 66434 |
Mineral: | Cuprite |
Locality: | Bisbee, Warren District, Cochise County, Arizona |
Description: | Lustrous translucent red cuprite crystals on hematite-coated breccia. The cuprite are in chain-like aggregates of parallel crystals. Many microscopic cuprite crystals are scattered throughout and are best viewed under magnification. |
Overall Size: | 31x17x15 mm |
Crystals: | micro to 5 mm |
Archived: | For reference only |
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