Calcite & Malachite on Cuprite

Item Description

An impressive, large and classic combination specimen from the famous mines at Bisbee. Glassy, colorless, complex, calcite rhombs to 1.5 cm with bright, pretty, velvet malachite line a dramatic, well-placed, sculptural, 8.0 cm on the diagonal, vug. Malachite coats much of this colorful piece and the matrix is massive, microcrystalline, lustrous, dark cherry-red, cuprite. Periphery wear is noted around the edge of the vug, but is certainly acceptable in the context of this striking piece. Another small calcite-lined vug is noted on the top of the piece, as an added bonus. Probably older material, but no proof. A fine, highly desirable, large combination piece from this renowned locale. Ex Rukin Jelks Collection, a noted Arizona collector. Hefty copper ore at 7.7 pounds or 3.5 kilos.