AllMinerals/JohnBetts-FineMinerals > Online Mineral Museum Photographic Archive > Minerals from Namibia > Mottramite pseudomorph after Copper |
DESCRIPTION: | No. 39608 |
Mineral: | Mottramite pseudomorph after Copper |
Locality: | Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia |
Description: | Arborescent cluster of greenish-gray mottramite pseudomorphs after wire-crystals of native copper. It appears the mottramite has completely replaced the copper, not simply an encrustation, as indicated by it's fragility and inflexibility. Ex. W. Frech collection #973 |
Overall Size: | 8x3x3 mm |
Crystals: | 0.5 mm |
Archived: | For reference only |
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