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Copper (wire crystals) from Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia

 
Copper (wire crystals) from Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia

Copper (wire crystals) from Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia

Copper (wire crystals) from Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia

DESCRIPTION:No. 66321
Mineral:Copper (wire crystals)
Locality:Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia
Description:Mass of intertwined wire copper crystals with small crystals of an unidentified white mineral on the copper crystals. The copper crystals have dark patina on the surfaces, but the metallic copper color is visible in areas. Ex. Dr. Eugene E. Sensel (1911-2000) collection #G997; acquired in 1971 from Richard Hauck
Overall Size:8x4x3.5 cm
Crystals:micro to 14 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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