Cuprite
specimen number:
1951377
location:
Milpillas Mine, Sonora, Mexico
description:
Deep red lustrous octahedral crystals of cuprite averaging 0.3 cm in size rich over the top of a 7.5 x 4.0 x 2.0 cm matrix. Very minimal contacting present, overall I think in very good condition. Nice example for the species from this locality, with strong lighting the crystals are extremely red. Shipping weight: 0.16 pounds.
Size: 7.5 x 4.0 x 2.0 cm (small-cabinet)
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