Native Copper Crystals from the Morenci Mine, Arizona
$19.00
This is a specimen of native copper crystals that have their natural patina. There is minor Malachite on this piece.
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Description
This is a specimen of native copper crystals that have their natural patina. There is minor Malachite on this piece. This is a beautiful small cabinet display piece from the Morenci Mine located just outside of the town Morenci in Greenlee County, Arizona. The Detroit Copper Company started mining at Morenci, Arizona, in 1872. Copper Queen Consolidated Mining bought the property in 1885, with the company name changed to Phelps Dodge in 1917. In 1986, Phelps Dodge partnered with Sumitomo Metal Mining of AZ and formed the Phelps Dodge Morenci. in 2007 it was taken over by Freeport McMoran Copper and Gold which is now the largest copper producer in North America. This is an Arizona Classic!
Specimen weighs 0.7 oz (22g) Measures 1 x 0.85 x 0.5 inches (26.8 x 21.6 x 13.3mm)
Additional information
| Weight | 0.04 lbs |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 1 × 0.85 × 0.5 in |
