Copper with Cuprite and Cuprite var. Chalcotrichite (1959)

Item Description

An amazingly sculptural copper with cuprite specimen from the famous Ray Mine. Bright red, hair-like crystals of cuprite variety chalcotrichite are also evident on this piece. Chalcotrichite is uncommon for this lot and is a real bonus. This cutie looks distinctively biomorphic, like a kneeling Scottish Terrier, with tufted ears and nose. Sharp spinel-twins and tetrahexahedral copper crystals with a sparkly, cuprite, overcoated patina comprise this very nifty piece. This super piece comes from a recently uncovered stash from the well-known copper mine, as the specimens were collected in 1959!