Cuprite ps. After Delafossite (rare) Marcella Watson Coll.

Czar Mine, Bisbee, Cochise Co., Arizona
Small Cabinet, 6.1 x 4.0 x 2.2 cm
Start Time: 03/18/2017 7:00:00 pm (CDT)
End Time: 03/23/2017 6:33:24 pm (CDT)
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Item Description

Delafossite is an uncommon Cu-Fe oxide often associated with cuprite, copper and limonite. This striking and most colorful small cabinet features an impressive lustrous, blood-red cuprite crust that pseudomorphs, coats and is associated with brown delafossite botyroids. The cluster of lustrous goethite botryoids on the back is a fine accessory. Rare in this richness and combination quality from the famous Czar Mine and is undoubtedly old material. Ex Marcella Watson Collection and comes with a label from respected Arizona dealer and collector Les Presmyk.

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