Cuprite

Origin: Irish Mag Shaft, Bisbee, Cochise Co., Arizona, U.S.A.

Ex. Richard Hauck collection

Sample size: 10.2 x 6.4 x 3.0 cm

Cuprite coated copper

Origin: Mountain City District, Elko County, Nevada, U.S.A.

Sample size: 5.5 x 5.5 x 2.1 cm

Origin: Chenmenshan Mine, Jiangxi Province

Sample size: 11.5 x 9.0 x 5.1 cm

Variety chalcotrichite

Origin: Campbell Mine, Bisbee, Cochise Co., Arizona, U.S.A.

Sample size: 2.9 x 1.7 x 1.4 cm

Origin: Tsumeb Mine, Tsumeb, Namibia

Ex. Ed Ruggiero collection

Sample size: 2.3 x 2.1 x 1.2 cm

Photo courtesy of:

Rob Lavinsky

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