Copper crystals on Mimetite
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An unusual specimen, of an association I have simply not seen before - tiny specks of copper are crystallized atop cauliflower-like growths of rich yellow mimetite. A large, hefty specimen that is bigger in person than it seems from the photos, for what that is worth. Unusual!
Product details
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions7.5 x 6.4 x 4.7 cm
Added on10/23/2024
LocalityNamibia, Oshikoto Region, Tsumeb
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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