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Cuprite on Calcite

$1,500.00

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A neat miniature specimen of well-formed Cuprite crystals on Calcite crystals, from the Tsumeb Mine, Namibia. Deep lustrous rich maroon red crystals of octahedral Cuprite with some cubic modifications, measuring to 5mm on edge. Pleasingly scattered over contrasting translucent white rhombic crystals of Calcite, minute areas of reddish Goethite. A fine miniature specimen from Tsumeb.

Product details

Species
Calcite, CupriteAbout Calcite →
SizeMiniature
Dimensions2.3 x 3.3 x 2.1 cm
Listed on10/24/2024
Locality
Namibia, Oshikoto Region, Tsumeb
SKUCC6137

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Calcite
Mineral guide
Learn about Calcite
diverse shapes, colors, and optical quirks; widely available yet scarce elite pieces from Elmwood and Charcas drive collecting value and display.
Regional guide
Calcite from Tsumeb
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