Cuprite
specimen number:
1951672
location:
Milpillas Mine, Sonora, Mexico
description:
Incredibly lustrous sparkling deep red crystals of cuprite to 0.5 cm in size quite thick over the front of a 10.0 x 8.0 x 5.0 cm matrix. Sits beautifully by itself for display in a sawn base and in excellent condition. With some stronger lighting these are a translucent beautiful cherry red. Shipping weight: 0.85 pounds.
Size: 10.0 x 8.0 x 5.0 cm (cabinet)
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