Description/Interesting Notes:
A magnificent example of native copper in selenite from Arizona!!! The examples of selenite included with native copper from
this locality have long been prized by collectors and this is a particularly fine specimen!!! Usually these specimens are
encountered as thin, damaged cleaves of selenite with sparse inclusions of native copper - however this specimen consists
of a portion of finely crystallized selenite that is loaded with fine, brilliant native copper crystals within!!! The
selenite has some sharp crystal faces with marked luster and fine, gem clarity all the way through!!! The internal copper
inclusions are very finely crystallized and have particularly bright metallic copper color and luster!!! The dense
network of copper crystal inclusions makes for a stunning display in person!!! Upon close inspection, the native copper
crystal inclustions almost have the appearance of some kind of intricate, other-worldly metallic plant life!!!
Simply gorgeous in person!!! Classic material!!!
The pics hardly do it justice!!! Must be seen in person to be fully appreciated!!!
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