Cuprite var. Chalcotrichite (old Bisbee)

Item Description

Cuprite variety chalcotrichite is a desirable and uncommon species from the famous mines at Bisbee. Scintillating wine-red needles are festooned on all sides of the lightweight, sculptural, limonite boxwork matrix. The richness of the crystal coverage is remarkable on this very fine old-time piece. Comes with a 1951 Schortmann's label from one of their well-known New York City Exhibition and Sale shows. From an East Coast collection. Value??