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Chalcotrichite Gallery

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Multiple photos availableCuprite (Var: Chalcotrichite) : Cu2O, Dioptase : Cu6(Si6O18)·6H2O

Christmas Mine (Red Bird shafts; Inspiration Mine; Hackberry shafts), Christmas, Christmas area, Banner District, Dripping Spring Mts, Gila Co., Arizona, USA

This specimen host an intensely colorful showing of bright red Chalcotrichite in association with emerald green Dioptase on matrix. The color combination of bright red and green is most appropriate for a locality called the Christmas Mine. The Chalcotrichite is very rich, dense and thick. There are other species in association as well including ...
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