Cuprite
specimen number:
1653554
location:
Tsumeb mine, Otjikoto, Namibia
description:
Deep red semi lustrous octahedral crystals of cuprite measuring to 0.3 cm in size very rich across the front of matrix. This is in terrific condition. Previous label from the collection of John Glidden comes with the piece as shown at the end of the video.
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