Cuprite
specimen number:
2451088
location:
Chuquicamata Mine, Calama, El Loa, Antofagasta, Chile
description:
Many lustrous deep red octahedral crystals of cuprite to 0.3 cm in size scattered throughout this 9.5 x 5.0 x 4.0 cm quartz Brett matrix. Minimal chipping present, still nicely crystallized. Shipping weight: 0.58 pounds. Ex Jordi Povill collection.
Size: 9.5 x 5.0 x 4.0 cm (cabinet)
Collection: Jordi Povill
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