Cuprite with Chrysocolla
specimen number:
9505368
location:
Mashamba West Mine, Kolwezi, Lualaba, DR Congo
description:
Sharp lustrous deep red octahedral crystals of cuprite to almost 1.0 cm in size set nicely on matrix. In super condition, this is outstanding for the species. From recent finds in the Congo.
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