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Copper from Pyramid Mining District, Washoe County, Nevada

 
Copper from Pyramid Mining District, Washoe County, Nevada

Copper from Pyramid Mining District, Washoe County, Nevada

DESCRIPTION:No. 45204
Mineral:Copper
Locality:Pyramid Mining District, Washoe County, Nevada
Description:Crystallized native copper with remnants of limonite gossan on the rear. Under magnification can be seen microscopic copper crystals in rounded rosettes up to 1 mm diameter. Ex. Chas. W. Velte Jr. (1914-1987)
Overall Size:37x18x5 mm
Crystals:micro
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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