Native Copper, New South Wales, Australia,Approx. Dimensions: 5. 24 in x 2. 26 in x 1. 7 in Approx. Weight: 459 grams Green and brown tarnish covers this large piece of Native Copper, indicating that it has spent much time exposed to the air. Hefty as copper should be and irregularly patterned, the specimen displays the beginnings of dendrites and is thoroughly scaled.

The Dolomite’s resinous luster is offset by the Strontianite’s earthy luster

Resinous luster

A light green Fluorite on a white base with a sprinkling of Galena on the underside of the specimen

The Pucherite minerals themselves are a reddish-brown color which stands out against the crust of yellow Beyerite

The sharp crystals of the quartz contrasts nicely with the smooth nature of the Cassiterite

elongated Quartz crystals

The edges have a metallic sheen with a coating of Sphalerite

soft texture that is a pleasure to feel and view

equally well-formed crystals protruding from the sides of the two larger crystals that make up most of this specimen

The cubes are interconnected and protrude at various angles to create fascinating shapes of shimmering beauty

and this specimen certainly fits that description

The color is dark gray atop a cream-colored Calcite formation