Cuprite
specimen number:
5006172
location:
Milpillas mine, Santa Cruz, Sonora, Mexico
description: Gorgeous lustrous gemmy deep red crystals of cuprite to 0.8 cm in size on matrix. In great condition, the quality for the species at this locality is much better than most seen available today. Collected in 2015 or 2016.
Size: 5.5 x 4.5 x 2.0 cm (miniature)
Collection: Fabre Minerals
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