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Copper pseudomorph after Aragonite from Corocoro District, Pacajes Province, La Paz Department, Bolivia

 
Copper pseudomorph after Aragonite from Corocoro District, Pacajes Province, La Paz Department, Bolivia

Copper pseudomorph after Aragonite from Corocoro District, Pacajes Province, La Paz Department, Bolivia

DESCRIPTION:No. 7272
Mineral:Copper pseudomorph after Aragonite
Locality:Corocoro District, Pacajes Province, La Paz Department, Bolivia
Description:Complete copper pseudomorph after a hexagonal (or more correctly pseudo-hexagonal) aragonite crystal. The aragonite formed first, then was replaced by native copper, but maintaining the original shape of the aragonite. Ex. R. Bates Collection #766
Overall Size:20x20x12 mm
Crystals:20 mm pseudo
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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