Copper from Namibia, Oshikoto Region, Tsumeb

Copper ps. Cuprite

Tsumeb Mine, Tsumeb, Oshikoto Region, Namibia

2.7 x 2.2 x 2.1cm

Cute thumbnail specimen featuring native copper replacing cuprite in pseudomorphing process. Fairly common pseudo from Tsumeb as copper rich fluids transform cuprite, as simple oxide, via a reduction process.