Name:

chalcotrichite (cuprite)

A photo of the mineral chalcotrichite

Class:

Oxide/Hydroxides

Chemistry:

CuO2 copper oxide

Color(s):

Hardness:

3.5 - 4.0

SpecGrav:

6.1

Fracture:

brittle

Cleavage:

imperfect

Crystal:

cubic - fiberous form of cuprite

Envronment:

in the oxidation zones of copper deosits.

Association:

limonite, copper, malachite

Locals:

| Az., N.M., Wy., USA | Germany | France | England |

Misc:

Chalcotrichite from the Greek, meaning "hairy copper."

Photos
& Locals:

1.) Bisbee, Az.
2.) Bisbee, Az.
3.) Bisbee, Az.
4.) Ray Mine, Pinal Co., Az

5.) Ray Mine, Pinal Co., Az (closeup)
6.) Ray Mine, Pinal Co., Az (closeup)
7.) Ray Mine, Pinal Co., Az (closeup)

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