Cuprite
specimen number:
1505007
location:
Kolwezi, Katanga, Democratic Republic of Congo
description:
Deep red to almost black lustrous crystals of cuprite to 0.5 cm in size scattered over the front of a 5.0 x 3.5 x 0.8 cm matrix. Minimal micro-chipping present, nice for the species at this mining district. Shipping weight: 0.07 pounds. Ex Renaud Vochten collection.
Size: 5.0 x 3.5 x 0.8 cm (miniature)
Collection: Renaud Vochten
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