Copper, Cuprite
Posted by: Raymond McDougall on 06.19.2025 | Filed under:

Copper, Cuprite

Specimen # 103263
Mineral: Copper, Cuprite
Location: Tsumeb Mine, Otjikoto Region, Namibia
Size: 2.6 x 2.3 x 1.7 cm

Description

This is a beautiful arborescent copper specimen, with sharp red dodecahedral crystals of cuprite perched on sharp copper crystals, on a base of sharp calcite crystals. In excellent condition. This is from the Tracy Kimmel Collection, ex. Jordi Fabre, ex. Joachim Folch Collection, dating to approximately 1973 (labels from the last two are included). A gorgeous Tsumeb piece!

About Tracy Kimmel

Please Note: the colour representation in the still photographs has been carefully calibrated and adjusted to show an accurate rendition of this specimen in daylight (shade). The colours in the videos are not similarly adjusted.