Copper with Cuprite

Item Description

We have seen some really attractive Copper specimens from the Cape D'Or area in Nova Scotia. In some instances, these pieces are quite similar to those from the Dzhezkazgan and Itauz Mines in Kazakhstan. This quite is from the following link ( http://nsminerals.atspace.com/CapeD%27Or.html ) : "The prominent cliffs of the cape are Triassic age basalts. Several separate lava flows occurred, and there is evidence that some erosion occurred between flows. At least six separate flows can be counted at Cape D'Or. Although small amounts of copper have been found in the basalts at various localities around the Bay of Fundy, in the area around Cape D'Or the concentration is highest. Even so, the amount of copper can only be considered a tiny amount when compared to the famous Michigan copper region, where huge chunks of copper up to several hundred tons were found". This piece is an attractive miniature specimen featuring branching and arborescent crystalline Copper with beautiful accenting reddish Cuprite for a nice touch. If you've ever wanted one of these lesser known and eye-catching Coppers, don't pass this one up.