Cuprite and Chrysocolla, Elba Island, Italy.

120,00

Superb specimen of red cuprite crystals with fine geodes, in a gangue of green chrysocolla, a mineral derived from the alteration of copper.
Native copper is indicated, but has not been found.
Cuprite crystals from the Italian island of Elba. Mineral from the Deyrolle collection, a Parisian naturalist dealer. Comes with its handwritten label and original box (19th or early 20th century).

  • Description

    Description

    Superb specimen of red cuprite crystals with fine geodes, in a gangue of green chrysocolla, a mineral derived from the alteration of copper.
    Native copper is indicated, but has not been found.
    Cuprite crystals from the Italian island of Elba. Mineral from the Deyrolle collection, a Parisian naturalist dealer. Comes with its handwritten label and original box (19th or early 20th century).

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  • Additional information

    Additional information

    Weight 0,1 kg
    Dimensions 5,2 × 4,5 × 4 cm