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Cuprite on Copper

Unknown Owner
A grouping of crystallized native copper, this almost entirely covered by deep red lustrous sparkling crystals of cuprite. Unusual and quite neat for the locality, this is in terrific condition all around.

Product details

Species
Copper, CupriteAbout Copper →
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions9.5 x 4.0 x 1.8 cm
Added on10/25/2024
Locality
DR Congo, Lualaba, Mashamba West Mine

Known provenance

DateCollectorAcquisition price
12/2024Unknown Owner$465.00
—Weinrich MineralsNot disclosed

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Copper
Mineral guide
Learn about Copper
native copper with spinel-twinned crystals and arborescences; notable from Lake Superior, Itauz, Dongchuan, Corocoro, prized for color and localities.
Regional guide
Copper from Mashamba West Mine
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