Cuprite
specimen number:
3071024
location:
Mashamba West Mine, Kolwezi, Katanga, Congo
description:
Deep red lustrous crystals of cuprite to 1.2 cm in size over one edge of matrix. Some chipping present, the prominent crystals in very good condition. With strong lighting these are deeply red in color and translucent.
Size: 5.0 x 3.5 x 2.5 cm (miniature)
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