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Copper in Calcite from Onganja Mine, Seeis, Khomas, Namibia

 
Copper in Calcite from Onganja Mine, Seeis, Khomas, Namibia

Copper in Calcite from Onganja Mine, Seeis, Khomas, Namibia

Copper in Calcite from Onganja Mine, Seeis, Khomas, Namibia

Copper in Calcite from Onganja Mine, Seeis, Khomas, Namibia

DESCRIPTION:No. 60907
Mineral:Copper in Calcite
Locality:Onganja Mine, Seeis, Khomas, Namibia
Description:Sharp, well crystallized native copper crystals (naturally occurring copper crystals) exposed on the surfaces, and included within translucent gray calcite. The copper crystals were exposed by partially dissolving the calcite that protected them.
Overall Size:33x25x21 mm
Crystals:0.5-6.0 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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