Cuprite with Malachite (Mullane Coll.)

Bisbee, Cochise Co., Arizona
Cabinet, 10.8 x 10.4 x 6.4 cm
Start Time: 03/18/2010 6:30:00 pm (CDT)
End Time: 03/25/2010 6:30:00 pm (CDT)
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Item Description

A very impressive, sculptural, old-time, CABINET specimen of solid crystallized cuprite accented with malachite from the famous mines at Bisbee. The large, ameoba-like, 7.7 x 5.5 cm, vug is totally lined with very sharp, lustrous, deep wine-red, cuprite crystals to 4 mm. Bisbee cuprite specimens in this size are very seldom available. NO wonder it is very rich copper ore. Ex Dennis Mullane Bisbee Collection. 2.9 pounds or 1.3 kilos. Valued at $1250.

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