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Cuprite Var. Chalcotrichite

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The beautiful plush velvet red Cuprite variety Chalcotrichite abundantly invests a cavity-rich crystallized Dolomite matrix on this colourful small cabinet-sized specimen from Tsumeb mine in Namibia. Fine, matted, web-like areas of inter-grown nets of acicular Chalcotrichite are seen covering extensive areas of the white Dolomite to 3.5 x 1.5 cm in extent. This uncommon variety of Cuprite is rarely seen upon a contrasting white matrix worldwide, making this type of specimen from Tsumeb quite distinctive. Ex Toni Collection.

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SpeciesCuprite, Chalcotrichite
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions6.0 x 7.0 x 4.4 cm
Added on10/24/2024
LocalityNamibia, Oshikoto Region, Tsumeb
Current owner
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DateCollectorAcquisition price
—Crystal ClassicsNot disclosed

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