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Copper (naturally crystallized native copper) from Itauz Mine, Karaganda Oblast', Kazakhstan

 
Copper (naturally crystallized native copper) from Itauz Mine, Karaganda Oblast', Kazakhstan

Copper (naturally crystallized native copper) from Itauz Mine, Karaganda Oblast', Kazakhstan

Copper (naturally crystallized native copper) from Itauz Mine, Karaganda Oblast', Kazakhstan

DESCRIPTION:No. 73598
Mineral:Copper (naturally crystallized native copper)
Locality:Itauz Mine, Karaganda Oblast', Kazakhstan
Description:Well-crystallized sharp native copper crystals (naturally occurring copper crystals) with yellow-metallic patina (chalcopyrite?). The copper crystals are elongated diamond-shaped form indicating twinning following the Spinel Law of isometric twinning. Collected in 2005
Overall Size:24x12x10 mm
Crystals:1-4 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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