Cuprite with Malachite
specimen number:
5005920
location:
Mashamba West Mine, Mutshatsha, Lualaba, DR Congo
description:
A sharp lustrous deep red grouping of octahedral cuprite crystals 1.5 cm across are set nicely up on a crystallized green malachite matrix with chrysocolla. This is in great condition and is excellent for the species.
Size: 10.0 x 8.0 x 5.0 cm (cabinet)
Collection: Fabre Minerals
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Related by Location (Mashamba West Mine):
Cuprite — DR Congo
Origin: Mashamba West Mine, Kolwezi, Lualaba, DR Congo
Number: (1382230)
Size: 7.0 x 5.0 x 2.0 cm (small-cabinet)
Cuprite — DR Congo
Origin: Mashamba West Mine, Kolwezi, Lualaba, DR Congo
Number: (9505369)
Size: 2.8 x 2.1 x 1.5 cm (thumbnail)
Malachite — DR Congo
Origin: Mashamba West Mine, Kolwezi, Lualaba, DR Congo
Number: (8282255)
Size: 8.0 x 5.5 x 3.0 cm (small-cabinet)