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Cuprite with Malachite coating from Onganja Mine, Seeis, Khomas, Namibia

 
Cuprite with Malachite coating from Onganja Mine, Seeis, Khomas, Namibia

Cuprite with Malachite coating from Onganja Mine, Seeis, Khomas, Namibia

Cuprite with Malachite coating from Onganja Mine, Seeis, Khomas, Namibia

DESCRIPTION:No. 58666
Mineral:Cuprite with Malachite coating
Locality:Onganja Mine, Seeis, Khomas, Namibia
Description:Superb single crystal of translucent red cuprite with translucent green fibrous malachite microcrystals on the surfaces. The cuprite exhibits remarkable translucency when illuminated from the rear. Has well developed crystal form.
Overall Size:28x22x16 mm
Crystals:0.2-28.0 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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