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| DESCRIPTION: | No. 66321 |
| Mineral: | Copper (wire crystals) |
| Locality: | Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia |
| Description: | Mass of intertwined wire copper crystals with small crystals of an unidentified white mineral on the copper crystals. The copper crystals have dark patina on the surfaces, but the metallic copper color is visible in areas. Ex. Dr. Eugene E. Sensel (1911-2000) collection #G997; acquired in 1971 from Richard Hauck |
| Overall Size: | 8x4x3.5 cm |
| Crystals: | micro to 14 mm |
| Archived: | For reference only |
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