Cuprite with Calcite
specimen number:
9711349
location:
Kolwezi, Mutshatsha, Lualaba, DR Congo
description:
Deep red lustrous mirror bright crystals of cuprite to 0.7 cm in size and a pink calcite matrix with minor malachite. One of the crystals is contacted naturally as seen, the prominent crystal is in excellent condition.
Size: 4.5 x 3.5 x 3.0 cm (miniature)
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