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Cuprite from Liskeard, Cornwall, England

 
Cuprite from Liskeard, Cornwall, England

Cuprite from Liskeard, Cornwall, England

Cuprite from Liskeard, Cornwall, England

Cuprite from Liskeard, Cornwall, England

DESCRIPTION:No. 20218
Mineral:Cuprite
Locality:Liskeard, Cornwall, England
Description:Beautiful specimen of translucent, red cuprite crystals lining a shallow cavity in matrix. There is a natural fracture, that was stabilized on the rear, that has cuprite crystals grown deep inside. No damage. Originally acquired in 1914 from Petereit. Ex. Robert C. Linck (1905-1970); Ex.Robert B. Gage (1875-1946)
Overall Size:7x4x3 cm
Crystals:1-4 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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