Cuprite with Quartz, Copper
specimen number:
1504785
location:
Bedford United Mines, Tavistock, Devon, England, UK
description:
The top side of this 13.0 x 13.0 x 7.0 cm matrix is richly scattered with sparkling deep red crystals of cuprite to 0.2 cm in size. Quartz in small amounts of native copper are present as well. In very fine condition, an excellent old-time cabinet display example from Cornwall. Shipping weight: 3.12 pounds. Ex Renaud Vochten collection.
Size: 13.0 x13.0 x 7.0 cm (cabinet)
Collection: Renaud Vochten
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