Mystery Copper-Based Mineral Rough - Green and Red from Quartzsite Collection Royal Sahara Jasper this is a prime investment

this is a prime investment

with colors and patterns formed by mineral content before or during fossilization—often through high-silica groundwater

but it was many years later that it was mined

and this is some of the first chunks available

The bright orange flowing pattern with druzy pockets makes this a strong example of the variety this material is known for

Mystery Copper-Based Mineral Rough - Green and Red from Quartzsite Collection Royal Sahara Jasper this is a prime investmentMystery Copper Based Mineral from an old stock collection, appearing to be a copper based mineral complex. We are unsure of the exact identification candidates include Cuprite, Chrysocolla, or Malachite, or some combination. Visually, it presents attractive green and red coloration. This piece came from a collection assembled by someone who often traveled and rockhounded around Quartzsite, Arizona, which may be a clue to the source. SPECIFICATIONS