Cuprite, Quartz, Malachite
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A classic specimen from the famous Emke Mine at Onganja, Namibia. A gemmy, highly lustrous, 1.7 cm, blood-red cuprite rests in a quartz-lined vug. The cuprite and quartz are fantastically accented by lustrous, primary malachite blades. Ex. Martin Zinn Collection.
Product details
SizeMiniature
Dimensions4.2 x 3.5 x 3.1 cm
Added on10/23/2024
LocalitySouth Africa, Seeis, Onganja Mine
Known provenance
| Date | Collector | Acquisition price |
|---|---|---|
| 08/2024 | Unknown Owner | Not disclosed |
| — | The Arkenstone | Not disclosed |
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a versatile mineral with clear, milky, and colored varieties; crystal forms, formation clues, and tips for identifying amethyst and citrine.Regional guide
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