Cuprite on Copper
specimen number:
3651418
location:
Ojuela mine, Mapimi, Durango, Mexico
description:
Groupings of dendritic crystallized native copper completely coated by sparkling deep red micro crystals of cuprite set nicely on matrix. In very good condition. Previous labels give the locality as Zacatecas. I think this one is from Ojuela.
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