Cuprite from Mashamba West Mine, Sicomines copper-cobalt project, Mutshatsha, Lualaba, DR Congo - image 1

Cuprite from Mashamba West Mine, Sicomines copper-cobalt project, Mutshatsha, Lualaba, DR Congo

Cuprite with calcite and chrysocolla. A masterpiece from the legendary Mashamba West mine (DRC). Crystal of 3.5 cm

Laszlo Kupi photo

Product details

SpeciesCuprite
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions7.0 cm
Added on01/11/2026
LocalityDR Congo, Lualaba, Mashamba West Mine

Current owner

Christophe Gobin
Christophe Gobin
Member since 2025

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