Cuprite on Native Copper
Collection
John Betts - Fine Minerals
Description
Thin formation of Native Copper with acicular, hair-like, red Cuprite var. Chalcotrichite on the edges and throughout in small cavities. The Chalcotrichite crystals look beautiful under magnification. Ex. Chas. W. Velte Jr. (1914-1987) collection. The top photo is full length and the bottom is a zoomed in perspective of the Chalcotrichite crystals.
Locality
New Cornelia Mine, Ajo, Pima County, Arizona
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