Malachite, Cuprite

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A sharp, pristine, floater cuprite crystal with textbook octahedral crystal form beautifully coated with malachite from Chessy, France. The crystal faces are strongly recessed or hoppered, giving a dramatic effect. The ancient Chessy mines were closed by the end of the 19th century and this is an outstanding example of a classic form and species. Ex. Dick Jones Thumbnail Collection.