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Copper (naturally crystallized native copper) from Chino, Santa Rita District, Grant County, New Mexico

DESCRIPTION:	No. 73415
Mineral:	Copper (naturally crystallized native copper)
Locality:	Chino, Santa Rita District, Grant County, New Mexico
Description:	Arborescent lustrous metallic native copper crystals (naturally occurring copper crystals) with malachite and cuprite microcrystals on the surfaces. The native copper crystals grew in a thin fracture that restricted growth to a flat formation. Collected ca. 1995
Overall Size:	35x15x3 mm
Crystals:	micro to 4 mm
Archived:	For reference only

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