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Calcite with Copper and Chalcotrichite inclusions

Calcite with complex pseudo-hexagonal terminations (bright, lustrous, transparent) which is bright orange-red as a result of the presence of chalcotrichite inclusions. Growing from top of the calcite is a highly patinated feathery spinel-twinned group of copper crystals.

Calcite with Copper and Chalcotrichite inclusions

Ajo Mining District, Pima County, Arizona, USA

4.5 cm

Inventory # Y21_2_10

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