Copper from Namibia, Oshikoto Region, Tsumeb
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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.
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Leesport, Pa.
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native copper with spinel-twinned crystals and arborescences; notable from Lake Superior, Itauz, Dongchuan, Corocoro, prized for color and localities.
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