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Native Copper Cuprite Azurite Adamite & Calcite

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Native Copper Cuprite Azurite Adamite & Calcite

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Locality: 
Kamariza Mines, Agios Konstantinos, Lavrion District, Attiki Prefecture, Greece
Class: 
Massive/Crystalline
Size Range: 
Cabinet (10-18 cm)
Size: 
15.5 × 4.8 × 4.5 cm
Weight: 
525.00gr
Description

This is an extremely rare specimen. Because of its weight and the native copper which was visible on one of its edges the specimen was cut to reveal its rich native copper content. The specimen has been smoothed making it even more distinct and lustrous. The exterior is cuprite, adamite, aragonite, azurite and calcite. 

 

Mineral Data
What's on the rock

Copper

Formula: 
Cu
Strunz: 
1.AA.05
Crystal System: 
Isometric
Hardness: 
2.5 - 3.0

Cuprite

Formula: 
Cu2O
Strunz: 
4.AA.10
Crystal System: 
Isometric
Hardness: 
3.5 - 4.0

Azurite

Formula: 
Cu3(CO3)2(OH)2
Strunz: 
5.BA.05
Crystal System: 
Monoclinic
Hardness: 
3.5 - 4.0
Type Locality: 
Chessy copper mines, Chessy-les-Mines, Le Bois d'Oingt, Rhône, Rhône-Alpes, France...

Adamite

Formula: 
Zn2(AsO4)(OH)
Strunz: 
8.BB.30
Crystal System: 
Orthorhombic
Hardness: 
3.5
Streak: 
white
Type Locality: 
Chañarcillo, Copiapó Province, Atacama Region, Chile

Calcite

Polymorph of: 
Aragonite and Vaterite
Formula: 
CaCO3
Strunz: 
5.AB.05
Crystal System: 
Trigonal
Hardness: 
3.0
Streak: 
White

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CUSTOMERS INFORMATION: Once the Seller receives your payment the specimen(s) will be packed and sent them within reasonable time of a maximum of 3 days

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NOTICE:If you choose to return a product within 7 days you must be very careful with the packaging because in case of damaged or broken item you will NOT be refunded

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SHIPPING: Please refer to shipping costs quoted on individual items and shipping policy section on the item page. All shipping costs subject to prevailing local postage rates, which might change.

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RETURNS: If you receive anything you do not like you have a 7-day approval and right to return a specimen(s).

Please notify the Seller immediately (but within the 7 days) and send it back if  there is any problem acording our product.

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