Native Copper

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Native copper, 15 cm, from Broken Hill, New South Wales, Australia. Ex John Henry Dunstan collection, acquired in 1907; Jeff Scovil photo (SAM G192).

Product details

SizeCabinet
Dimensions15.0 cm
Added on02/13/2026
Publications
  • Mineralogical Record Mineral Collections In Australia page 98

Known provenance

DateCollectorAcquisition price
John Henry DunstanNot disclosed

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Copper
Mineral guide
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native copper with spinel-twinned crystals and arborescences; notable from Lake Superior, Itauz, Dongchuan, Corocoro, prized for color and localities.
Regional guide
Copper from Broken Hill
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