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Cuprite from Dzhezkazgan, Karaganda Oblast', Kazakhstan

 
Cuprite from Dzhezkazgan, Karaganda Oblast', Kazakhstan

Cuprite from Dzhezkazgan, Karaganda Oblast', Kazakhstan

DESCRIPTION:No. 43981
Mineral:Cuprite
Locality:Dzhezkazgan, Karaganda Oblast', Kazakhstan
Description:Several interconnected dark metallic-looking octahedral cuprite crystals with no matrix. The cuprite crystals are actually translucent red when viewed with strong illumination from behind. A few of the crystal tips are chipped.
Overall Size:16x13x8 mm
Crystals:2.5-8 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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