Cuprite
specimen number:
8282238
location:
Kolwezi, Mutshatsha, Lualaba, DR Congo
description:
Sharp lustrous deep red octahedral crystals of cuprite measuring to 0.8 cm in size scattered with in an open pocket lined with sparkling crystallized calcite. This is in super condition.
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