3852 10ghgans ((COPPER)), $30 MINIMUM BID, 6590 level, Bingham Canyon Mine, Oquirrh Mountains, Salt Lake City, 3 x 1.8 x 1.7 cm, Thumbnail to small Miniature | |
Here is a rare crystalline Copper specimen from famous landmark, the Bingham Canyon Mine. Mined for microscopic Copper and Copper ore species, Actual Copper specimens are uncommon and crystallized Copper is rare. These came from a rare and very limited find from about 7 or 8 years ago. Crystals are small usually viewed with a loop. This one has copper rods and small crystals. The patina may be a thin coating of Cuprite. |