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Cuprite from Dzhezkazgan, Karaganda Oblast', Kazakhstan

 
Cuprite from Dzhezkazgan, Karaganda Oblast', Kazakhstan

Cuprite from Dzhezkazgan, Karaganda Oblast', Kazakhstan

DESCRIPTION:No. 43982
Mineral:Cuprite
Locality:Dzhezkazgan, Karaganda Oblast', Kazakhstan
Description:Dark metallic-looking cuprite crystals with octahedral form modified by dodecahedral edge faces. The cuprite crystals are actually translucent red when viewed with strong illumination from behind. Two of the crystal tips are chipped.
Overall Size:13x11x10 mm
Crystals:13 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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