Copper with Calcite
specimen number:
8282177
location:
Tur'inskii Mine, Serovsky, Sverdlovsk Oblast, Russia
description:
Classic old Russian specimen with twinned crystals of native copper measuring to 11.5 cm in height coming off of a calcite matrix. This is in super condition. This historical specimen comes with an antique label from the Humboldt Museum in Berlin, ex Klaproth. A label from Herb Obodda comes with the specimen as well. The specimen has an acrylic custom display base. A superb 19th century specimen.
Size: 13.0 x 8.0 x 2.5 cm (cabinet)
Collection: Eugenio Andrades
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