Cuprite with Chrysocolla
specimen number:
9506263
location:
Mashamba West Mine, Kolwezi, Lualaba, DR Congo
description:
A grouping of deep red sharply formed octahedral cuprite crystals, these measuring to 1.2 cm in size, with minor chrysocolla. A fine thumbnail specimen, this is in very good condition. Classic material for this locality.
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