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Mimetite with Copper

Unknown Owner
A grouping of crystallized native copper coming off a breccia matrix, this hosting prismatic lustrous crystals of mimetite measuring to 1.0 cm in size. Slight micro-chipping present, this still in good condition. A neat combination specimen for this old classic locality.

Product details

Species
Copper, MimetiteAbout Copper →
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions8.0 x 6.0 x 1.0 cm
Added on10/25/2024
Locality
Namibia, Oshikoto Region, Tsumeb

Known provenance

DateCollectorAcquisition price
—Unknown Owner$600.00
—Weinrich MineralsNot disclosed

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