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Spinel-law Copper twins

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Thomas & Emma Weiland
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"The Octopus," a bizarre cluster of spinel-law copper twins, 4.5 cm, from the Onganja mine, Windhoek District, Kunene Region, Namibia. Ex Phil Scalisi collection; Robert Brandstetter photo.

Product details

Species
Copper, SpinelAbout Copper →
SizeMiniature
Dimensions4.5 cm
Added on02/13/2026
Locality
Namibia, Kunene Region, Omaue Mine
Publications
  • Mineralogical Record Mineral Collections In Austria page 92

Known provenance

DateCollectorAcquisition price
—Phil ScalisiNot 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.
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Copper from Omaue Mine
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