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Copper (naturally crystallized native copper) from Mountain City Copper Mine, Elko County, Nevada

DESCRIPTION:	No. 72872
Mineral:	Copper (naturally crystallized native copper)
Locality:	Mountain City Copper Mine, Elko County, Nevada
Description:	Dendritic formation of native copper crystals (naturally occurring copper crystals) with dark patina and remnants of gray matrix on the surfaces of the rear crystals. The copper crystals are exceptionally sharp and well defined. Ex. Ed Allabough collection
Overall Size:	38x12x5 mm
Crystals:	1-2.5 mm
Archived:	For reference only

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