Cuprite
specimen number:
9505895
location:
Milpillas Mine, Cuitaca, Santa Cruz, Sonora, Mexico
description: Deep red translucent glassy crystals of cuprite across the front of this matrix. In great condition, quite choice for the species from this locality. This does show translucency with very strong lighting.
Size: 3.8 x 2.5 x 1.5 cm (miniature)
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