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Cuprite (Minette Coll.)
- Chino Mine, Santa Rita, Grant Co., New Mexico
- Small Cabinet, 7.4 x 3.8 x 2.0 cm
- Start Time: 01/07/2010 6:30:00 pm (CST)
- End Time: 01/14/2010 6:45:07 pm (CST)
- Auction Closed
Item Description
Scintillating, gemmy to opaque, cherry-red, cubic, cuprite crystals comprise this striking, two-sided, crust of SOLID cuprite crystals from the famous Chino Mine of New Mexico. There are just a couple of small points of attached crust. This was nearly a floater. Outstanding material from this noted locale, and according to the Minette Collection label, was collected calculated 1954. Old-time, super quality cuprite with textbook crystals and fine color. Valued at $800-1000.