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Copper (naturally crystallized native copper) from New Cornelia Mine, Ajo, Pima County, Arizona

 
Copper (naturally crystallized native copper) from New Cornelia Mine, Ajo, Pima County, Arizona

Copper (naturally crystallized native copper) from New Cornelia Mine, Ajo, Pima County, Arizona

Copper (naturally crystallized native copper) from New Cornelia Mine, Ajo, Pima County, Arizona

DESCRIPTION:No. 81648
Mineral:Copper (naturally crystallized native copper)
Locality:New Cornelia Mine, Ajo, Pima County, Arizona
Description:Large, sharp, well defined native copper crystals (naturally occurring copper crystals) with no attached matrix. The copper crystals are elongated pointed form indicative of twinning following the Spinel Law of isometric twinning. Weight: 3.5 grams
Overall Size:19x13x10 mm
Crystals:1-17 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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