Copper
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An aesthetic toenail specimen of crossed, spinel-twinned copper crystals with nice patina from a lesser-known Zambian copper mine, the Mufulira. The large crystal really looks like a spear point. These came out in the 1960s. 2.8 x 1.8 x 0.9 cm
Product details
SpeciesCopper
SizeMiniature
Dimensions2.8 x 1.8 x 0.9 cm
Added on10/23/2024
LocalityZambia, Copperbelt Province, Mufulira Mine
Known provenance
| Date | Collector | Acquisition price |
|---|---|---|
| 08/2024 | Unknown Owner | Not disclosed |
| — | The Arkenstone | Not disclosed |
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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
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