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M441 - Copper $ 145
 Ajo, Arizona, USA
cabinet - 10.5 x 9 x 1.2 cm


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Copper from Ajo, Arizona, USA [db_pics/pics/M441a.jpg] Copper from Ajo, Arizona, USA [db_pics/pics/M441b.jpg] Copper from Ajo, Arizona, USA [db_pics/pics/M441c.jpg] Copper from Ajo, Arizona, USA [db_pics/pics/M441d.jpg]

Large thick sheet of solid Copper crystals with some included matrix.

M431 - Copper after Azurite $ 350
 Copper Rose Mine, Santa Rita, New Mexico, USA
miniature - 4 x 3.5 x 3 cm


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Copper after Azurite from Copper Rose Mine, Santa Rita, New Mexico, USA [db_pics/pics/M431a.jpg] Copper after Azurite from Copper Rose Mine, Santa Rita, New Mexico, USA [db_pics/pics/M431b.jpg] Copper after Azurite from Copper Rose Mine, Santa Rita, New Mexico, USA [db_pics/pics/M431c.jpg] Copper after Azurite from Copper Rose Mine, Santa Rita, New Mexico, USA [db_pics/pics/M431d.jpg] Copper after Azurite from Copper Rose Mine, Santa Rita, New Mexico, USA [db_pics/pics/M431e.jpg] Copper after Azurite from Copper Rose Mine, Santa Rita, New Mexico, USA [db_pics/pics/M431f.jpg]

Flaoter cluster of Capper with large, very well formed crystals. This is a replacement of Copper after an Azurite cluster and has unusually well separated, distinct crystals.

M413 - Copper $ 90
 Dzezkazgan, Kazakhstan
small cabinet - 6.5 x 2.3 x 0.9 cm


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Copper from Dzezkazgan, Kazakhstan [db_pics/pics/M413a.jpg] Copper from Dzezkazgan, Kazakhstan [db_pics/pics/M413b.jpg] Copper from Dzezkazgan, Kazakhstan [db_pics/pics/M413c.jpg] Copper from Dzezkazgan, Kazakhstan [db_pics/pics/M413d.jpg]

Elongated groups of Copper crystals. Good patina and well crystallized all around.

M435 - Copper $ 200
 Copper Queen Mine, Bisbee, Cochise Co., Arizona, USA
cabinet - 9.9 x 6 x 5 cm


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Copper from Copper Queen Mine, Bisbee, Cochise Co., Arizona, USA [db_pics/pics/M435a.jpg] Copper from Copper Queen Mine, Bisbee, Cochise Co., Arizona, USA [db_pics/pics/M435b.jpg] Copper from Copper Queen Mine, Bisbee, Cochise Co., Arizona, USA [db_pics/pics/M435c.jpg] Copper from Copper Queen Mine, Bisbee, Cochise Co., Arizona, USA [db_pics/pics/M435d.jpg] Copper from Copper Queen Mine, Bisbee, Cochise Co., Arizona, USA [db_pics/pics/M435e.jpg] Copper from Copper Queen Mine, Bisbee, Cochise Co., Arizona, USA [db_pics/pics/M435f.jpg]

Large cluster of Copper crystals from Bisbee. A 3cm section of the Copper is loose but held in place by the surrounding Copper. Well crystallized all around.

M405 - Cuprite on Copper $ 450
 Chino Pit, Sant Rita, Grant Co., New Mexico, USA
cabinet - 9.5 x 6 x 4 cm


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Cuprite on Copper from Chino Pit, Sant Rita, Grant Co., New Mexico, USA [db_pics/pics/M405a.jpg] Cuprite on Copper from Chino Pit, Sant Rita, Grant Co., New Mexico, USA [db_pics/pics/M405b.jpg] Cuprite on Copper from Chino Pit, Sant Rita, Grant Co., New Mexico, USA [db_pics/pics/M405c.jpg] Cuprite on Copper from Chino Pit, Sant Rita, Grant Co., New Mexico, USA [db_pics/pics/M405d.jpg] Cuprite on Copper from Chino Pit, Sant Rita, Grant Co., New Mexico, USA [db_pics/pics/M405e.jpg] Cuprite on Copper from Chino Pit, Sant Rita, Grant Co., New Mexico, USA [db_pics/pics/M405f.jpg] Cuprite on Copper from Chino Pit, Sant Rita, Grant Co., New Mexico, USA [db_pics/pics/M405g.jpg]

Heavy mass of solid Copper with bright, lustrous Cuprite crystals over a large percentage of the surface. Cuprite crystals reach 4mm in size and are present on both sides. Come with an old Lidstroms label.

M406 - Cerussite on Copper $ 425
 Tsumeb, Namibia
small cabinet - 8 x 6 x 4.5 cm


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Cerussite on Copper from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/M406a.jpg] Cerussite on Copper from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/M406b.jpg] Cerussite on Copper from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/M406c.jpg] Cerussite on Copper from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/M406d.jpg]

Large mass of Copper crystals with attached Cerussite crystals. The Cerussite crystals show etching. Good dark patina.

M407 - Copper $ 175
 Bisbee, Coshise Co., Arizona, USA
small cabinet - 6.5 x 5.5 x 5 cm


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Copper from Bisbee, Coshise Co., Arizona, USA [db_pics/pics/M407a.jpg] Copper from Bisbee, Coshise Co., Arizona, USA [db_pics/pics/M407b.jpg] Copper from Bisbee, Coshise Co., Arizona, USA [db_pics/pics/M407c.jpg] Copper from Bisbee, Coshise Co., Arizona, USA [db_pics/pics/M407d.jpg] Copper from Bisbee, Coshise Co., Arizona, USA [db_pics/pics/M407e.jpg]

Thick, densely packed group of Copper crystals.

M408 - Copper in Calcite $ 375
 La Bufa Mine, Batopilas, Chihuahua, Mexico
miniature - 5 x 4 x 3.5 cm


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Copper in Calcite from La Bufa Mine, Batopilas, Chihuahua, Mexico [db_pics/pics/M408a.jpg] Copper in Calcite from La Bufa Mine, Batopilas, Chihuahua, Mexico [db_pics/pics/M408b.jpg] Copper in Calcite from La Bufa Mine, Batopilas, Chihuahua, Mexico [db_pics/pics/M408c.jpg] Copper in Calcite from La Bufa Mine, Batopilas, Chihuahua, Mexico [db_pics/pics/M408d.jpg] Copper in Calcite from La Bufa Mine, Batopilas, Chihuahua, Mexico [db_pics/pics/M408e.jpg]

Transparent scalenohedral Calcite crystals to 1.5cm long included by Copper. The Copper is tarnished green outside the Calcite and retains the metallic copper color within the Calcite. There are a couple broken crystals but most are good. Rare, hard to find Copper specimen.

M401 - Copper $ 150
 Sipovo, Yugoslavia
small cabinet - 6 x 4.5 x 3.5 cm


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Copper from Sipovo, Yugoslavia [db_pics/pics/M401a.jpg] Copper from Sipovo, Yugoslavia [db_pics/pics/M401b.jpg] Copper from Sipovo, Yugoslavia [db_pics/pics/M401c.jpg] Copper from Sipovo, Yugoslavia [db_pics/pics/M401d.jpg] Copper from Sipovo, Yugoslavia [db_pics/pics/M401e.jpg] Copper from Sipovo, Yugoslavia [db_pics/pics/M401f.jpg] Copper from Sipovo, Yugoslavia [db_pics/pics/M401g.jpg] Copper from Sipovo, Yugoslavia [db_pics/pics/M401i.jpg]

Thick, heavy formation of solid Copper with crude crystals in areas.

M402 - Copper $ 250
 Tsumeb, Namibia
small cabinet - 5.5 x 4.5 x 3 cm


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Copper from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/M402a.jpg] Copper from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/M402b.jpg] Copper from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/M402c.jpg] Copper from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/M402d.jpg]

Branching, dendritic Copper crystal attached to white rock matrix. Comes with an old Harry Sering label.

M403 - Copper $ 300
 Cole Shaft, Copper Queen Mine, Bisbee, Arizona, USA
miniature - 4.9 x 4.5 x 2.5 cm


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Copper from Cole Shaft, Copper Queen Mine, Bisbee, Arizona, USA [db_pics/pics/M403a.jpg] Copper from Cole Shaft, Copper Queen Mine, Bisbee, Arizona, USA [db_pics/pics/M403b.jpg] Copper from Cole Shaft, Copper Queen Mine, Bisbee, Arizona, USA [db_pics/pics/M403c.jpg] Copper from Cole Shaft, Copper Queen Mine, Bisbee, Arizona, USA [db_pics/pics/M403d.jpg] Copper from Cole Shaft, Copper Queen Mine, Bisbee, Arizona, USA [db_pics/pics/M403e.jpg]

Thick and sturdy Copper with stout crystals sticking out on all sides. Good crystals everywhere.

M404 - Copper $ 200
 White Pine Mine, Michigan, USA
miniature - 5 x 2.5 x 1.4 cm


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Copper from White Pine Mine, Michigan, USA [db_pics/pics/M404a.jpg] Copper from White Pine Mine, Michigan, USA [db_pics/pics/M404b.jpg] Copper from White Pine Mine, Michigan, USA [db_pics/pics/M404c.jpg] Copper from White Pine Mine, Michigan, USA [db_pics/pics/M404d.jpg]

Large single Copper crystal with attached Copper around the base. Old label indicates it's a hollow crystal and it does feel a little lighter than it should be.

M433 - Cuprite on Copper $ 75
 Nevada, USA
miniature - 3.7 x 2.7 x 0.5 cm


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Cuprite on Copper from Nevada, USA [db_pics/pics/M433a.jpg] Cuprite on Copper from Nevada, USA [db_pics/pics/M433b.jpg] Cuprite on Copper from Nevada, USA [db_pics/pics/M433c.jpg] Cuprite on Copper from Nevada, USA [db_pics/pics/M433d.jpg]

Copper crystals coated by Cuprite crystals that grew in a thin seam. Old label only indicates the locality as Nevada.

M534 - Kammererite $ 900
 Kop Krom Mine, Kop Daglari, East Anatolia, Turkey
cabinet - 10.5 x 4.5 x 2.5 cm


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Kammererite from Kop Krom Mine, Kop Daglari, East Anatolia, Turkey [db_pics/pics/M534a.jpg] Kammererite from Kop Krom Mine, Kop Daglari, East Anatolia, Turkey [db_pics/pics/M534b.jpg] Kammererite from Kop Krom Mine, Kop Daglari, East Anatolia, Turkey [db_pics/pics/M534c.jpg] Kammererite from Kop Krom Mine, Kop Daglari, East Anatolia, Turkey [db_pics/pics/M534d.jpg] Kammererite from Kop Krom Mine, Kop Daglari, East Anatolia, Turkey [db_pics/pics/M534g.jpg] Kammererite from Kop Krom Mine, Kop Daglari, East Anatolia, Turkey [db_pics/pics/M534f.jpg]

Richly crystallized Kammererite specimen loaded with large crystals to 7mm. Translucent crystals with deep purple color. Undamaged with crystals on both sides. The bottom is relatively flat and it stands up on it's own for display. This mine is long closed and pieces of this quality are hard to come by now.

M538 - Tsavorite, Diopside, on Graphite $ 750
 Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania
cabinet - 11 x 8 x 5 cm


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Tsavorite, Diopside, on Graphite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/M538a.jpg] Tsavorite, Diopside, on Graphite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/M538b.jpg] Tsavorite, Diopside, on Graphite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/M538c.jpg] Tsavorite, Diopside, on Graphite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/M538d.jpg] Tsavorite, Diopside, on Graphite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/M538e.jpg]

Large display matrix Tsavorite specimen, which are hard to come by. This specimen has better than average, large Graphite crystals, white Diopside crystals, and Tsavorites crystals to 9mm. The Tsavorite have great green color (not pale!), and are gemmy.
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61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72
73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80 81 82 83 84
85 86 87 88 89 90 91 92 93 94 95 96
97 98 99 100 101 102 103 104 105 106 107 108
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