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Copper (naturally crystallized native copper) with Calcite from Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia

 
Copper (naturally crystallized native copper) with Calcite from Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia

Copper (naturally crystallized native copper) with Calcite from Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia

Copper (naturally crystallized native copper) with Calcite from Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia

Copper (naturally crystallized native copper) with Calcite from Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia

DESCRIPTION:No. 73216
Mineral:Copper (naturally crystallized native copper) with Calcite
Locality:Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia
Description:Sharp native copper crystals (naturally crystallized copper crystals) that grew in a arborescent (tree-like) formation off a central spine crystals, with colorless calcite on the rear. The native copper crystals have bright metallic luster. Collected ca. 1960
Overall Size:28x11x5 mm
Crystals:1-25 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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