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Cuprite and Malachite from Battle Mountain District, Lander County, Nevada

 
Cuprite and Malachite from Battle Mountain District, Lander County, Nevada

Cuprite and Malachite from Battle Mountain District, Lander County, Nevada

DESCRIPTION:No. 22494
Mineral:Cuprite and Malachite
Locality:Battle Mountain District, Lander County, Nevada
Description:Heavy specimen of dark-red cuprite and green malachite with casts after quartz crystal terminations. Under magnification, a third mineral that is olive-green can be seen (stolzite?). Old pen-and-ink label on rear.
Overall Size:9x5x3 cm
Crystals:micro to 2 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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