Cuprite
specimen number:
8282250
location:
Milpillas mine, Santa Cruz, Sonora, Mexico
description: A superb example for the species, especially from this Mexican locality, with lustrous deep red crystals measuring to 1.7 cm in size across the front of this matrix. The specimen is in super condition.
Size: 8.0 x 7.0 x 2.0 cm (small-cabinet)
Collection: Eugenio Andrades
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