Cuprite with Chrysocolla
specimen number:
9505378
location:
Mashamba West mine, Kolwezi, Lualaba, DR Congo
description:
Brilliant lustrous deep red sharp octahedral crystals of cuprite measuring to 1.3 cm in size and a grouping and set on light blue crystalline chrysocolla. The specimen is in super condition. Excellent for the species, the color contrast is very nice. The crystal grouping of cuprite total measures 2.2 cm across.
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