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Cuprite, Copper, Quartz from Liskeard, Cornwall, England

 
Cuprite, Copper, Quartz from Liskeard, Cornwall, England

Cuprite, Copper, Quartz from Liskeard, Cornwall, England

DESCRIPTION:No. 38153
Mineral:Cuprite, Copper, Quartz
Locality:Liskeard, Cornwall, England
Description:Dark red crystallized cuprite overgrown on native copper mixed with milky white quartz crystals. Under magnification many translucent red=purple octahedral cuprite crystals are visible on every surface. Ex. J. Durkos collection #600
Overall Size:8x5x3 cm
Crystals:0.5-2 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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