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

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

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

DESCRIPTION:No. 66440
Mineral:Copper (crystallized)
Locality:Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia
Description:Sharp metallic native copper crystals (naturally occurring copper crystals) in a complex branching formation composed of many smaller copper crystals. Many of the copper crystals are elongated crystals typical of twins by the Spinel Law of twinning.
Overall Size:30x20x15 mm
Crystals:1-2 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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