Cuprite
specimen number:
4191012
location:
Mashamba West mine, Haut-Katanga, DR Congo
description:
Lustrous deep red crystals of cuprite to 1.0 cm in size on matrix. Very slight chipping along one edge of the matrix, all of the prominent crystals in very good condition as seen in the picture and video.
Size: 7.0 x 5.0 x 5.0 cm (small-cabinet)
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