Copper (rare locality specimen)

Item Description

A good sized specimen of the famous and very hard to find Coppers from the Cashin Mine in southwestern Colorado. These specimens are rarely crystallized (mostly crystalline) but this piece is better than most I have seen as it features distinct isolated crystals scattered across the display side. The piece has a fine antique patina which is highlighted by gorgeous deep green oxidized areas of Malachite. A great piece for a native element collector, a Colorado collector or somebody who likes minerals from the United States. Valued $1,500. The Cashin Mine was finished 50 years ago (early 1970s), so don't miss out on this one as very few are available on the market today. This locality dates back to the late 1890s, and produced nearly two million pounds of Copper during its lifetime, though specimens are fairly obscure on the market.
From the collection of Lee B. Burnett of Morrison, Colorado.