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Copper (dendritic native copper) from Milpillas Mine, Cuitaca, Sonora, Mexico

 
Copper (dendritic native copper) from Milpillas Mine, Cuitaca, Sonora, Mexico

Copper (dendritic native copper) from Milpillas Mine, Cuitaca, Sonora, Mexico

Copper (dendritic native copper) from Milpillas Mine, Cuitaca, Sonora, Mexico

DESCRIPTION:No. 90227
Mineral:Copper (dendritic native copper)
Locality:Milpillas Mine, Cuitaca, Sonora, Mexico
Description:Tree-like formation of native copper crystals (naturally occurring copper crystals) in dendritic growth of crystals growing off central spine crystals. Many of the large crystals exhibit Spinel-law twinning resulting in arrow-shaped crystals. Ex. Marshall Sussman private collection
Overall Size:8.5x4x0.5 cm
Crystals:1-40 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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