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Copper In Gypsum

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Copper In Gypsum

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Description
Locality: 
Copper Butte Mine, Sierrita Mountians, Tucson, Pima County, Arizona, United States of America
Class: 
Combination
Size Range: 
Cabinet (10-18 cm)
Size: 
11.3 × 5.1 × 1.6 cm
Description

Moss-shaped native Copper richly embedded in a slab of a gemmy Gypsum crystal. This is a superb and classic style of Copper in Gypsum from the old Copper Butte Mine near Tucson. This Copper & Silver mine was from 1918-1935 under construction.

Mineral Data
What's on the rock

Copper

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

Gypsum

Formula: 
CaSO4·2H2O
Strunz: 
7.CD.40
Hardness: 
2.0
Streak: 
White.
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