Cuprite
specimen number:
9505373
location:
Mashamba West Mine, Kolwezi, Lualaba, DR Congo
description:
Brilliant glassy octahedral crystals of cuprite measuring to 1.0 cm in size set across the front of this matrix. There is much calcite within the matrix, as well as minor chrysocolla. This is in super condition and outstanding for the species.
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