Cuprite
specimen number:
4751036
location:
Tsumeb mine, Otjikoto, Namibia
description: Sharp lustrous deep red octahedral crystals of cuprite measuring to almost 1.0 cm in size set nicely on matrix. This is in great condition. A choice thumbnail for the species from this famous locality. Previously in the collection of Guenther Pietsch.
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