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Chalcotrichite xls, Cuprite xls; Ray Mine, AZ, USA; 1 unique flat
$137.00
Only 1 left
Item number
MINER1025582
Chalcotrichite xls with Cuprite xls from the Ray Mine in Arizona, USA – 1 unique flat
This flat contains a selection of specimens with chalcotrichite and cuprite from the famous Ray Mine in Arizona, USA. The pieces display an attractive variety: vivid red to purple, hair-like sprays of chalcotrichite crystals contrast with the darker cuprite crystals, all set within the copper- and iron-rich host rock of the deposit. Particularly striking are the delicate fibrous crystals of chalcotrichite that line open cavities, creating a strong color contrast with the brownish matrix.
Geology & origin
The Ray Mine in Arizona is one of the most important copper deposits in the United States and is well known for its wide range of secondary copper minerals. Chalcotrichite is a fibrous, hair-like variety of cuprite, notable for its intense red to purple coloration. Cuprite itself is a copper(I) oxide that often occurs together with such secondary minerals. This combination is characteristic of the Ray Mine and makes the specimens appealing both to collectors of secondary copper minerals and to those who appreciate colorful display pieces.
Usage Instructions
This product is ideal as a collector's item, decorative element, teaching material, or for scientific and exhibition purposes.
Legal Notices
Safety
We accept no liability for damages resulting from improper and/or non-recommended use. Please carefully assess the suitability of the product before any alternative use.
Responsible Provider
Mikon Mineralienkontor GmbH
Steinslieth 11
D-37130 Gleichen OT Klein Lengden
Email: info@mikon-online.com
| shipment-weight, NOT netto weight (kg) | 4.000000 |
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