Auction Name: Thursday Natural History Select Auction

Lot Number: 79018

Shortcut to Lot: HA.com/212552*79018

Chrysocolla Slab
Bagdad Copper Mine
Yavapai County
Arizona, USA
5.70 x 3.11 x 0.21 inches (14.48 x 7.90 x 0.54 cm)

The vibrant turquoise coloration of this Chrysocolla slab is due to its Copper content. The bright color is accented with hints of green and flows around large patches of a brownish Limonite matrix. From the Bagdad Copper Mine in Arizona, this specimen is a gorgeous decorative specimen that also represents top-quality mineral material from an iconic location.

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