Cuprite
specimen number:
9501529
location:
Milpillas mine, Sonora, Mexico
description:
This is one of the finer cuprite specimens from this locality that I have had the pleasure to see. Large deep red highly translucent skeletal crystals of cuprite, one groupings 7.0 cm across, set nicely on matrix. In outstanding condition, this really lights up bright red with strong lighting.
Size: 15.0 x 11.0 x 2.5 cm (large-cabinet)
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