Cuprite
specimen number:
5005072
location:
Milpillas mine, Santa Cruz, Sonora, Mexico
description:
Brilliant lustrous deep red sharp crystals of cuprite measuring to 0.6 cm in size across the front of this matrix. In great condition, this is quite fine for the species from this Mexican locality. Collected in 2015.
Size: 5.5 x 4.0 x 2.5 cm (miniature)
Collection: Fabre Minerals
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