Cuprite
specimen number:
5003663
location:
Milpillas mine, Santa Cruz, Sonora, Mexico
description:
Superb lustrous deep red crystals of cuprite measuring to 1.0 cm in size across the top of this matrix. This is in good condition. Excellent for the species from this prolific Mexican locality. The crystals do exhibit some translucency.
Size: 5.0 x 3.0 x 1.0 cm (miniature)
Collection: Fabre Minerals
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