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Cuprite with native Copper from Musonoi Mine, Kolwezi District, Katanga Copperbelt, Lualaba Province, Democratic Republic of the Congo

 
Cuprite with native Copper from Musonoi Mine, Kolwezi District, Katanga Copperbelt, Lualaba Province, Democratic Republic of the Congo

Cuprite with native Copper from Musonoi Mine, Kolwezi District, Katanga Copperbelt, Lualaba Province, Democratic Republic of the Congo

Cuprite with native Copper from Musonoi Mine, Kolwezi District, Katanga Copperbelt, Lualaba Province, Democratic Republic of the Congo

Cuprite with native Copper from Musonoi Mine, Kolwezi District, Katanga Copperbelt, Lualaba Province, Democratic Republic of the Congo

Cuprite with native Copper from Musonoi Mine, Kolwezi District, Katanga Copperbelt, Lualaba Province, Democratic Republic of the Congo

DESCRIPTION:No. 72160
Mineral:Cuprite with native Copper
Locality:Musonoi Mine, Kolwezi District, Katanga Copperbelt, Lualaba Province, Democratic Republic of the Congo
Description:Crystallized mass of translucent dark-red cuprite intergrown with metallic native copper (naturally occurring copper). Under magnification the cuprite exhibits cleavage faces throughout and native copper is visible on all sides.
Overall Size:4.5x2x1.5 cm
Crystals:
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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