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

DESCRIPTION:	No. 73689
Mineral:	Copper (naturally crystallized native copper)
Locality:	Mountain City Copper Mine, Elko County, Nevada
Description:	Arborescent formation of sharp native copper crystals (naturally occurring copper crystals) that crystallized in a narrow fracture that restricted growth with remnants of gray matrix on some surfaces. The native copper crystals are sharp and well defined Ex. Ed Allabough collection
Overall Size:	6.5x6x0.5 cm
Crystals:	1-7 mm
Archived:	For reference only

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