Cuprite
specimen number:
8691216
location:
Mashamba West Mine, Kolwezi, Lualaba, DR Congo
description:
Brilliant lustrous deep red crystals of cuprite to 0.7 cm in size on matrix. The crystals are slightly translucent. Minor malachite is present. These are in great condition.
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