A vibrant Chrysocolla specimen from the legendary 79 Mine in Gila County, Arizona, recovered during the 2024 collecting season. The 79 Mine is one of Arizona's most celebrated mineral localities and has produced many world-class collector specimens, particularly colorful secondary copper minerals, hemimorphite, wulfenite, cerussite, and chrysocolla.
This specimen displays the striking blue to blue-green coloration that has made chrysocolla one of the most recognizable copper minerals among collectors. The surface exhibits attractive botryoidal growth and copper-rich mineralization characteristic of material from this famous Arizona locality. Specimens from the 79 Mine are especially sought after due to the locality's reputation for producing unusual and highly aesthetic mineral combinations.
Specimen Highlights
- Natural Chrysocolla
- Historic 79 Mine locality
- Gila County, Arizona, USA
- Recovered during the 2024 season
- Rich blue-green copper mineralization
- Attractive display specimen
- Arizona collector locality
Mineral Information
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Mineral: Chrysocolla
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Mineral Group: Copper Silicate
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Color: Blue to blue-green
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Luster: Waxy to vitreous
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Habit: Botryoidal, massive, crustiform
The 79 Mine has long been recognized as one of Arizona's classic mineral localities and is particularly known for producing collectible chrysocolla specimens, including botryoidal forms and chrysocolla replacing earlier minerals.
Collectors value 79 Mine chrysocolla for:
- Historic Arizona provenance
- Vibrant copper coloration
- Classic American locality status
- Distinctive botryoidal textures
- Strong display appeal
- Limited availability of modern finds
Depending on the specimen, natural features may include:
- Botryoidal crystal growth
- Copper-rich blue coloration
- Mineral replacement textures
- Natural cavities and pockets
- Associated secondary copper minerals
- Complex surface formations
Provenance
79 Mine, Banner Mining District, Gila County, Arizona, USA
Recovered during the 2024 collecting season, direct from miners.
Measurements
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Dimensions: 94 x 63 x 45 mm
Condition
Please review all photographs carefully for overall condition, color, crystal development, matrix, and natural growth features, as they are considered part of the description. Natural mineral specimens commonly exhibit contact points, fractures, and growth characteristics resulting from natural formation.
