Copper on Mine Timbers
sold- Locality
- Ray Mine, Pinal Co., Arizona, USA
- Minerals
- Copper
- Dimensions
- 8 x 7.5 x 7 cm
- Size class
- Small Cabinet
- SID
- LL840
Masses of solid Copper intergrown with mine timbers (wood). This is a post mining occurrence formed when Copper precipitated out of solution in an old underground portion of the mine. This specimen was found in 1997 when work in the ASARCO open pit intersected with old underground workings. Fascinating combination of miner and nature, an interesting conversation piece.