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Aesthetic Copper with Cuprite (1959) viewBack to MIXED MINERAL AUCTIONS from Collections & New Finds - ENDS MARCH 4

Ray Mine, Pinal County, Arizona
  • Starting Time:3/1/2010 01:30:00 AM(CST)
  • Ending Time:3/4/2010 06:30:00 PM(CST)
  • Time Left:Auction Is Closed

  • Size:4.1 x 2.9 x 0.5 cm
  • Size Description:Miniature

Description:A highly stylized, very aesthetic sculptural copper with cuprite specimen from the famous Ray Mine. This striking two-sided piece consists of amazing, elongated, arborescent spinel-twins with some sharp, tetrahexahedral copper microcrystals; all overcoated with sparkly, cuprite microcystals. This excellent piece comes from a recently uncovered stash from the well-known copper mine, as the specimens were collected in 1959! This one has a distinct, insect-like look to it!