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Mottramite pseudomorph after Copper from Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia

 
Mottramite pseudomorph after Copper from Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia

DESCRIPTION:No. 39607
Mineral:Mottramite pseudomorph after Copper
Locality:Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia
Description:Arborescent cluster of greenish-gray mottramite pseudomorphs after wire-crystals of native copper. It appears the mottramite has completely replaced the copper, not simply an encrustation, as indicated by it's fragility and inflexibility. Ex. W. Frech collection #973
Overall Size:10x8x4 mm
Crystals:0.5 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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