Cuprite
specimen number:
1602411
location:
Mashamba West Mine, Kolwezi, Lualaba, DR Congo
description:
Deep red lustrous translucent octahedral crystals of cuprite to 1.6 cm in size forming a matrix less cluster. This is in terrific condition. When backlit this really blows a deep red as shown at the end of the video. The second photo provided also shows this piece when backlit.
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