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MD-177332
Calcite, Cuprite (Var: Chalcotrichite)
Czar Mine (Czar Shaft), Copper Queen Mine (Halero Mine), Queen Hill, Bisbee, Warren District, Mule Mts, Cochise Co., Arizona, USA
Cabinet, 10.8 x 6.0 x 5.5 cm
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A fine cabinet specimen from the famous Czar Shaft at Bisbee. Gorgeous and lustrous, bright red, calcite crystals are included with cuprite variety chalcotrichite and copper in numerous, very well-placed vugs on all sides of the robust gossan matrix. The calcite crystals are found in clusters or as beautiful, isolated crystals to 7-8 mm or so. From the 200 ft. level of the Czar Shaft prior to the mine closing in 1944. Ex. Dave & Emily Stoudt Collection.