Cuprite with Malachite
specimen number:
8282447
location:
Mashamba West Mine, Kolwezi, Lualaba, DR Congo
description: An impressive grouping of large lustrous deep red cuprite crystals set on matrix with crystallized green malachite. This is in outstanding condition. These crystals are huge for the species.
Size: 7.5 x 7.0 x 6.0 cm (small-cabinet)
Collection: Eugenio Andrades
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