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Copper with Malachite and Cuprite from Bardon Hill Quarry, Leicestershire, England

 
Copper with Malachite and Cuprite from Bardon Hill Quarry, Leicestershire, England

Copper with Malachite and Cuprite from Bardon Hill Quarry, Leicestershire, England

Copper with Malachite and Cuprite from Bardon Hill Quarry, Leicestershire, England

Copper with Malachite and Cuprite from Bardon Hill Quarry, Leicestershire, England

DESCRIPTION:No. 61460
Mineral:Copper with Malachite and Cuprite
Locality:Bardon Hill Quarry, Leicestershire, England
Description:Arborescent formation of native copper crystals to 5 mm that crystallized in a narrow crevice which restricted growth to flat crystals with most surfaces coated with reddish cuprite and green malachite microcrystals.
Overall Size:5x2.5x1.5 cm
Crystals:micro to 5 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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