Apache Gold Polished Stone Slab 5.5 inch Rock Black #3 Manufacturer: OAkRocks SKU: N/A Price: $40.00 This item is in stock 1 available. Quantity:

Apache Gold Polished Rock Stone Slab

This lovely material is known as Apache Gold. It is bright and shiny gold Chalcopyrite in a black Shist found in the United Verde Extension mine in Jerome, Arizona.

Located high on top of Cleopatra Hill (5,200 feet) between Prescott and Flagstaff is the once thriving mining town of Jerome, Arizona. But by 1953, after belching copper for more than 70 years (and about 800 million dollars worth!) the mine was closed down. Now it is mostly a quaint little tourist town. Due to the 30-degree incline of the mountainside, gravity is pulling the entire town down the slope!

Chalcopyrite has been refered to as Fool's Gold because it is such a bright gold color and the black in this material is dark black, creating quite a striking contrast. Apache Gold takes a high polish. I had to shoot some of the cabochons from an angle to avoid a strong reflection-the stones are symmetrical.

Metaphysical Properties: Chalcopyrite is said to assist one in finding lost objects!

This piece is sliced and polished on one side, left natural rough on the edges. It is 5.5 inches by 2 inches and .25 inch thick.

Shipping terms: I am always happy to combine shipping. Ebay customers-for accurate combined billing, please wait for my invoice! I usually ship within 3 business days domestically and Priority International, but it can take up to 1 week for First Class International.

International Buyers Please Note: Import duties, taxes and charges are not included in the item price or shipping charges. These charges are the responsibility of the buyer. Please check with your customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to bidding/buying. And please understand that First Class can take up to 2 months to receive!

Please note: Items are One of A Kind, due to the natural stone material there may be some natural cracks or inclusions. Major faults will be listed. You will always receive the item pictured unless otherwise noted! Any questions??-please contact me.

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