{"product_id":"chrysocolla-specimen-79-mine-gila-county-arizona-2024-discovery","title":"Chrysocolla Specimen – 79 Mine, Gila County, Arizona | 2024 Discovery","description":"\u003cp\u003eA 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecimen Highlights\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNatural Chrysocolla\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHistoric 79 Mine locality\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGila County, Arizona, USA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecovered during the 2024 season\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRich blue-green copper mineralization\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAttractive display specimen\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eArizona collector locality\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMineral Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMineral:\u003c\/strong\u003e Chrysocolla\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMineral Group:\u003c\/strong\u003e Copper Silicate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Blue to blue-green\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLuster:\u003c\/strong\u003e Waxy to vitreous\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHabit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Botryoidal, massive, crustiform\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCollectors value 79 Mine chrysocolla for:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHistoric Arizona provenance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVibrant copper coloration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClassic American locality status\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDistinctive botryoidal textures\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStrong display appeal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLimited availability of modern finds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDepending on the specimen, natural features may include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBotryoidal crystal growth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCopper-rich blue coloration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMineral replacement textures\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNatural cavities and pockets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAssociated secondary copper minerals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComplex surface formations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProvenance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e79 Mine, Banner Mining District, Gila County, Arizona, USA\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eRecovered during the 2024 collecting season, direct from miners.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMeasurements\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 94 x 63 x 45 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCondition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease 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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Prospector's Vault","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42430021697618,"sku":null,"price":100.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0575\/8805\/6146\/files\/Chrysocholla.png?v=1780181044","url":"https:\/\/prospectorsvault.com\/products\/chrysocolla-specimen-79-mine-gila-county-arizona-2024-discovery","provider":"Prospector's Vault","version":"1.0","type":"link"}