Smithsonite with Cuprite
specimen number:
2091052
location:
Tsumeb Mine, Tsumeb, Otjikoto Region, Namibia
description: Dark red to almost black large octahedral crystals of cuprite to 1.5 cm in size are covering the top of this 6.0 x 5.0 x 2.0 cm matrix. Colorless waxy small crystals of smithsonite are covering approximately 1/4 of these cuprite crystals. In excellent condition, this is a neat combination piece. Shipping weight: 0.38 pounds.
Size: 6.0 x 5.0 x 2.0 cm (miniature)
Collection: Matilda Pfeiffer
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