Cuprite with Malachite, Dolomite
specimen number:
4271090
location:
Tsumeb mine, Otjikoto, Namibia
description:
Crystals of cuprite sharp and averaging 0.3 cm in size scattered across this sparkling crystallized dolomite matrix. The cuprite crystals are in turn mostly coated by green crystallized malachite. Interesting and attractive specimen.
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