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Cuprite var. Chalcotrichite from Sandy Flat Pipe, Redbank Mine, Northern Territory, Australia

 
Cuprite var. Chalcotrichite from Sandy Flat Pipe, Redbank Mine, Northern Territory, Australia

Cuprite var. Chalcotrichite from Sandy Flat Pipe, Redbank Mine, Northern Territory, Australia

DESCRIPTION:No. 40378
Mineral:Cuprite var. Chalcotrichite
Locality:Sandy Flat Pipe, Redbank Mine, Northern Territory, Australia
Description:Bright red mats of hair-like cuprite, variety chalcotrichite crystals covering several areas of brown gossan matrix. Looks beautiful under magnification. ex. Kim Cathcart
Overall Size:8x6x4 cm
Crystals:1-2 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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