Cuprite with Chrysocolla
specimen number:
1503961
location:
Mashamba West Mine, Kolwezi, Katanga, Democratic Republic of Congo
description:
Extremely bright and lustrous octahedral crystals of cuprite to 1.5 cm in size filling tight pockets within this 9.0 x 7.0 x 4.5 cm matrix with blue chrysocolla. Micro-chipping present but sparse, the quality of the crystals is very good with an extremely fine luster. Shipping weight: 0.76 pounds. Ex Renaud Vochten collection.
Size: 9.0 x 7.0 x 4.5 cm (small-cabinet)
Collection: Renaud Vochten
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