Cuprite on Dickite-coated matrix from Milpillas Mine, Cuitaca, Sonora, Mexico
| DESCRIPTION: | No. 75613
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| Mineral: | Cuprite on Dickite-coated matrix
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| Locality: | Milpillas Mine, Cuitaca, Sonora, Mexico |
| Description: | Lustrous translucent red octahedral cuprite crystals on contrasting white dickite-coated matrix. The cuprite crystallized in a vein running through matrix and individual cuprite crystals formed where a wide gap allowed space for complete crystal growth. Collected ca. 2015 |
| Overall Size: | 8x5.5x5.5 cm |
| Crystals: | 1-5 mm |
| Archived: | For reference only |
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