Cuprite with Calcite
specimen number:
5003783
location:
Mashamba West mine, Kolwezi, Haut-Katanga, DR Congo
description:
Choice sharp lustrous deep red octahedral crystals of cuprite measuring to 0.5 cm in size on matrix. This is in good condition. What at first appears to be damage along the upper left side of the specimen is natural crystallization
Size: 7.0 x 5.0 x 4.0 cm (small-cabinet)
Collection: Fabre Minerals
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