Cuprite and Chrysacolla

From the press release:
7th Annual Palace Gem & Mineral Show

New Mexico History Museum

Samples of rocks containing both cuprite and chrysacolla at the Palace Gem & Mineral Show. The two together represent a rare material sometimes referred to as Christmas Stone because of the green and red coloring. Photo by Natalie Baca, New Mexico History Museum.

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