Cuprite Kennecott Copper Co. Mine, Santa Rita, Santa Rita District, Grant Co., New Mexico .57cm x .56cm x .5cm Ex. Percy A. Foster, M. D. Collection (1889-1968)

Description/Interesting Notes: PLEASE NOTE: This is a special "Holiday Listing" and will be ending on TUESDAY, DECEMBER 22nd A fantastic, old time example of cuprite from New Mexico!!! This specimen consists of a sharp, single floater crystal of cuprite!!! The crystal is a highly complex, modified cubo-octahedral crystal!!! The crystal is actually complete all around!!! The crystal has sharp faces and lively flashes of deep red color!!! When backlit one can see the rich red core of the crystal as well!!! This specimen was part of a group of cuprite crystal specimens from the Foster collection!!! The specimens were all single floater crystals from this locality!!! This specimen does not retain its original label since it was part of the group, however I would be happy to provide digital copies upon request!!! The Foster collection held some truly extraordinary specimens from the Southwest U.S. that are still highly regarded today!!! Good luck and be sure to check out my other exciting mineral auctions on ebay!!!

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