Copper pseudomorph after Azurite ("Copper Rose") Baryte colorless Hyalite Opal (“Blood Vessel

colorless Hyalite Opal (“Blood Vessel Opal”) which are included with small amounts of iron oxide to create the thin reddish-orange “blood vessel”-like lines that not only give the piece color

textbook monoclinic prism shows the typical hazelnut brown color that is most commonly associated with this material

translucent Quartz crystals with a minor coating of an unknown mineral

This exquisite piece features sharp

The termination transitions into a soft pinkish hue and then makes a dramatic shift into a dark golden/reddish-brown to a nearly black hue

Copper pseudomorph after Azurite ("Copper Rose") Baryte colorless Hyalite Opal (“Blood VesselThis is a very nice thumbnail sized "floater" pseudomorph of Copper after Azurite (commonly called a "Copper Rose") featuring several notably sharp, well formed, broad bladed crystals on all sides. The piece is complete and undamaged all around and the lovely antique patina on the surface gives it character. A great representation of these unique classic specimens from New Mexico. These specimens are some of my favorite minerals in the world. They are