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Copper on Calcite with Chalcotrichite inclusions from Onganja Mine, Seeis, Khomas, Namibia

 
Copper on Calcite with Chalcotrichite inclusions from Onganja Mine, Seeis, Khomas, Namibia

Copper on Calcite with Chalcotrichite inclusions from Onganja Mine, Seeis, Khomas, Namibia

Copper on Calcite with Chalcotrichite inclusions from Onganja Mine, Seeis, Khomas, Namibia

DESCRIPTION:No. 22178
Mineral:Copper on Calcite with Chalcotrichite inclusions
Locality:Onganja Mine, Seeis, Khomas, Namibia
Description:Crystallized native copper crystals up to 9 mm mixed with transparent colorless calcite crystals up to 7 mm with red internal inclusions of chalcotrichite variety of cuprite. Looks beautiful under magnification. Ex. Joe Cilen (1916-1997) #5822
Overall Size:34x25x13 mm
Crystals:1-9 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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