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Copper pseudomorph after Cuprite from Nchanga Mine, 30 km SE of Chingola, Copperbelt, Zambia

 
Copper pseudomorph after Cuprite from Nchanga Mine, 30 km SE of Chingola, Copperbelt, Zambia

Copper pseudomorph after Cuprite from Nchanga Mine, 30 km SE of Chingola, Copperbelt, Zambia

Copper pseudomorph after Cuprite from Nchanga Mine, 30 km SE of Chingola, Copperbelt, Zambia

Copper pseudomorph after Cuprite from Nchanga Mine, 30 km SE of Chingola, Copperbelt, Zambia

DESCRIPTION:No. 60942
Mineral:Copper pseudomorph after Cuprite
Locality:Nchanga Mine, 30 km SE of Chingola, Copperbelt, Zambia
Description:Two interconnected sharp, well defined copper pseudomorphs after octahedral cuprite crystals to 32 mm. The surfaces of the copper have a yellowish iridescence that may be secondary chalcopyrite. Sharp crystals are visible under magnification.
Overall Size:4x3x2.5 cm
Crystals:27-32 mm pseudos
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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