Cuprite
specimen number:
2301081
location:
Mashamba West Mine, Katanga, Dem Republic of Congo
description:
Lustrous deep red crystal of octahedral cuprite 0.6 cm in size in a tight pocket within a 5.0 x 3.0 x 2.5 cm matrix. Very minimal micro-chipping present. Shipping weight: 0.11 pounds.
Size: 5.0 x 3.0 x 2.5 cm (miniature)
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