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Cuprite from Rubtovskiy (Rubtsovskoe) District, Rudnyi Altai, Altai Krai, Russia

 
Cuprite from Rubtovskiy (Rubtsovskoe) District, Rudnyi Altai, Altai Krai, Russia

Cuprite from Rubtovskiy (Rubtsovskoe) District, Rudnyi Altai, Altai Krai, Russia

DESCRIPTION:No. 51748
Mineral:Cuprite
Locality:Rubtovskiy (Rubtsovskoe) District, Rudnyi Altai, Altai Krai, Russia
Description:Exceptionally lustrous metallic octahedral cuprite crystals with remnants of brown gossan matrix in crevices. Though the cuprite crystals have an unmistakable metallic appearance, they are in fact translucent red when illuminated from the rear.
Overall Size:34x30x26 mm
Crystals:1-12 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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