Spinel-twinned Copper xls

Itauz Mine, Karagandy Province, Kazakhstan
Miniature, 3.5 x 1.0 x 0.7 cm (largest) (2 Pieces)
Start Time: 07/26/2013 6:30:00 pm (CDT)
End Time: 08/01/2013 6:30:00 pm (CDT)
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Item Description

An aesthetic pair of floater, spinel-twinned copper crystals from the Itauz Mine. Both crystals are sharp spearpoints with distinctive grooved backbones and "wings". One has a partially blocky backbone. One crystal has a gorgeous cuprite patina and the other crystal has a combintion copper and cuprite patina. A beautiful and choice miniature pair. Double your pleasure. Once very common, you don't see many around any more.

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