Copper in Calcite (rare - fluorescent)

Bufa Mine, La Bufa, Mun. de Batopilas, Chihuahua, Mexico
Small Cabinet, 6.5 x 4.8 x 4.3 cm
Start Time: 09/03/2017 6:30:00 pm (CDT)
End Time: 09/07/2017 6:33:26 pm (CDT)
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Item Description

A RARE, rich and showy combination from this obscure Batopilas area mine. Intergrown gem calcite scalenohdrons are included and coated with clusters of sharp microcrystalline copper with a fine variable patina. The calcites reach 2.3 cm. These beauties strongly resemble classic copper in calcites from Copper Country in Michigan, but are from Mexico! RARE and seldom available material from this locale and undoubtedly older material. Pink calcite fluorescence.

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