Ray shaft, Ray Mine, Scott Mountain, Pinal County, Arizona, USA
Calcite coated with chrysocolla, 5cm by 9cm. Joseph Polityka colleciton from Parker Minerals, 1994.
© Joseph Polityka
Chrysocolla stalactites with a quartz coating, 4cm by 4cm. Joseph Polityka collection from M. Phantom Minerals (Neal and Chris Pfaff), 1998.
Chrysocolla with malachite, polished, 5cm by 8cm. Joseph Polityka collection from the Lesnicks, 1990.
Chrysocolla epimorph after ?, coated with drusy quartz. Joseph Polityka collection from M. Phantom Minerals (Neal and Chris Pfaff, 1996.
Very dark (almost black) crystals
© Hans van t Zelfde
Two loose pieces of host rock are connected by an arborescent growth of shiny copper which creates this unique look. The condition and quality both are extremely well while the composition is certainly unique and highly attractive! Ex Thomas Weiland collection!
© Saphira Minerals e.U.