Unknown copper specimen

victor1941
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Unknown copper specimen Jul 15, 2021 16:21:42 GMT -5 via Tapatalk NDK, mohs, and 3 more like this

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Post by victor1941 on Jul 15, 2021 16:21:42 GMT -5

This 4 pound specimens was acquired in San Antonio a number of years ago at a Gem and Mineral show. I bought the Blue Bird sample and this piece from the same vendor based on color. I

would like to know what it is and where it was mined. Thanks for any help.

AzRockGeek has rocks in the head Member since September 2016 Posts: 703	Unknown copper specimen Jul 15, 2021 17:08:38 GMT -5 mohs and hummingbirdstones like this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by AzRockGeek on Jul 15, 2021 17:08:38 GMT -5 With that mix of malachite/chrysocolla and gem silica, I am thinking it is from the Ray Mine. Nice score!!! Not too far from the Blue Bird Mine.
	Last Edit: Jul 15, 2021 17:15:46 GMT -5 by AzRockGeek That is some nice Gneiss Schist!

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Unknown copper specimen Jul 15, 2021 21:39:51 GMT -5 MsAli likes this

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Post by hummingbirdstones on Jul 15, 2021 21:39:51 GMT -5

Oh my word, victor1941! That is absolutely gorgeous. I almost fell off my chair when I saw all that gem silica in there! That is one pricey rock, right there.

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jasoninsd can identify rocks - even green ones I Wish I Knew Half The Stuff I Thought I Knew 30 Years Ago! Member since July 2020 Posts: 18,436	Unknown copper specimen Jul 15, 2021 21:50:10 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by jasoninsd on Jul 15, 2021 21:50:10 GMT -5 OMG Victor! That is one heckuva specimen! You have got some really amazing material...I'm just going to keep saying that apparently! LOL
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MsAli misunderstood rock expert Member since October 2017 Posts: 11,455	Unknown copper specimen Jul 16, 2021 11:55:14 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by MsAli on Jul 16, 2021 11:55:14 GMT -5 I have some Ray Mine slabs and agree this looks very much like it
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