Copper after Aragonite
specimen number:
8282514
location:
San Agustin mine, Corocoro, Pacajes, La Paz, Bolivia
description:
Sharp pseudo-neck title crystals of what were once aragonite measuring to 2.6 cm in size set on matrix and now completely replaced by native copper. In super condition, very fine for this Bolivian classic.
Size: 4.5 x 4.0 x 2.0 cm (miniature)
Collection: Eugenio Andrades
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