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2961 Copper (Formed in Saturated Wood), 2,000 year old Roman Copper Mine, Cyprus

January 12, 2024 Pendleton Cyprus Europe

Native copper porphyroblasts in saturated wood from an ancient mine. Width of view 14.5mm. Stack of 34 images.

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