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Cuprite from Redruth, Cornwall, England

 
Cuprite from Redruth, Cornwall, England

Cuprite from Redruth, Cornwall, England

DESCRIPTION:No. 16134
Mineral:Cuprite
Locality:Redruth, Cornwall, England
Description:Dark red cuprite crystals mixed in with white milky quartz crystals. The specimen is approximately 60 percent cuprite. The upper portion is crystallized with many intersecting dark red-purple crystals. Ex. J. Cilen collection #17950
Overall Size:4x3x2 cm
Crystals:1-4 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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