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Copper from Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia

 
Copper from Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia

Copper from Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia

Copper from Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia

DESCRIPTION:No. 82782
Mineral:Copper
Locality:Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia
Description:Sharp, well defined native copper crystals (naturally occurring copper crystals) with surfaces composed of smaller parallel crystal faces. Under magnification can be seen a glued repair where the copper crystals were separated during extraction. Ex. Miller collection T452; ex. Betts #55013
Overall Size:11x11x9 mm
Crystals:1-8 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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