This specimen of
calcite
is host to abundant copper and
cuprite
var. chalcotrichite as inclusions. Copper is also visible outside any
calcite
as leaves. and dendritic crystals.
Cuprite
inclusions form small to large phantoms in most of the
calcite
crystals.
This specimen of
calcite
is loaded with crystalline copper and
cuprite
variety chalcotrichite as inclusions.
Origin: Onganja Mine, Seeis, nr. Windhoek, Namibia, Africa
Sample size: 13.2 x 7.8 x 6.3 cm (top/2nd row), 4.5 x 2.8 x 2.2 cm (3rd/4th
row), 4.9 x 4 x 2.8 cm (5th/6th row)
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