Cuprite (var: Chalcotrichite) (ex Kay Robertson Collection)

Item Description

A classic and hard to find specimen of the desirable Chalcotrichites from Morenci. This piece is features gorgeous group of electric crimson red color acicular "needles" of this variety of Cuprite nestled in vugs on the underlying matrix. Beautiful to view up close, and if you collect Arizona minerals, this is a must have as they are seldom seen on the market, especially in such fine quality crystals. Ex Kay Robertson Collection (#7645). Kay is a prominent California collector, who specialized in European classics (see the article in the March-April, 2007 Mineralogical Record).