Cuprite
specimen number:
4151060
location:
Mashamba West mine, Haut-Katanga, DR Congo
description:
Sharp deep red lustrous octahedral crystals of cuprite to 1.0 cm in size forming a nice cluster set on matrix. I think in good condition as seen in the video with very minimal chipping present to non-prominent crystals.
Size: 8.0 x 6.0 x 4.5 cm (small-cabinet)
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