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Copper (crystallized) from Mountain City District, Elko County, Nevada

 
Copper (crystallized) from Mountain City District, Elko County, Nevada

Copper (crystallized) from Mountain City District, Elko County, Nevada

DESCRIPTION:No. 62102
Mineral:Copper (crystallized)
Locality:Mountain City District, Elko County, Nevada
Description:Finely-crystallized native copper crystals that formed in fractures in surrounding rock resulting in rectangular voids where the rock was removed (two small pieces remain). The copper crystals are well-defined, sharp, elongated form with crisp edges. Ex. G. Schlepp
Overall Size:6.5x3x2 cm
Crystals:1-4 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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