Cuprite-with-Copper, Quartz
specimen number:
1801019
location:
Wheal Gorland, St. Day, Cornwall, England, UK
description: Extremely well crystallized display quality example for the species from Cornwall with deep red crystals of cuprite averaging 0.3 cm in size very thick over the top of crystallized native copper and quartz breccia. This is in excellent condition and measures 14.0 x 12.0 x 6.0 cm in size. Outstanding old-time classic piece. Ex Ed Raines collection.
Size: 14.0 x 12.0 x 6.0 cm (cabinet)
Collection: Ed Raines
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