Mimetite, Copper

Specimen ID: VPU-F11

Mineral(s)
Mimetite : Pb5(AsO4)3Cl
Copper : Cu
Locality
As recorded:
Tsumeb Mine, Oshikoto Region. Namibia.
Dimensions
75mm x 40mm x 35mm
weight: 400g
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Description
This specimen is quite unusual. Native copper in any form is rare at Tsumeb, let alone in a dendritic / arborescent form. With the association of a smithsonite covered matrix and Mimetite, this specimen is quite uncommon. Under magnification there are also a few small sharp cuprites and what looks like a second generation of Mimetite.
Previous data
Mineral(s)
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