Cuprite with Calcite, Dolomite, Conichalcite
specimen number:
1382180
location:
Tsumeb mine, Otjikoto, Namibia
description:
Deep red octahedral crystals of cuprite measuring to almost 0.5 cm in size on a matrix of crystallized calcite, dolomite, and conichalcite. In good condition and very nice for the species from this famous old locality.
Size: 5.0 x 3.5 x 2.5 cm (miniature)
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