Cuprite & Copper (Bruce Murphy Coll.)

Ajo District, Pima Co., Arizona
Miniature, 3.9 x 3.3 x 3.0 cm
Start Time: 10/26/2017 6:30:00 pm (CDT)
End Time: 11/02/2017 6:30:00 pm (CDT)
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Item Description

Well-crystallized cuprite is RARE from the famous Ajo District, compared to Bisbee. This aesthetic and rich miniature combination is highlighted by numerous clusters of larger and smaller lustrous, wine-red cuprite crystals, that GLOW with cherry-red color under bright. The cuprites are embedded on the uncommon sculptural matrix of intergrown spherical aggregates of very sharp to subhedral copper crystals with a fine patina. The bit of embedded matrix is a fine accent to this excellent combination rarity from the Bruce Murphy Arizona Collection. Ajo specimens are more uncommon than those from prolific Bisbee or other famous Arizona localities.

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