Cuprite in Calcite
specimen number:
1603509
location:
New Cornelia mine, Pima Co., Arizona, USA
description:
Attractive lustrous red crystals of calcite to 0.5 cm in size on matrix. The red color is due to inclusions of cuprite. Slight damage is present, the prominent crystals are in good condition.
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