Cuprite with minor Copper from Itauz Mine, Karagandy Province, Kazakhstan
| DESCRIPTION: | No. 81889
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| Mineral: | Cuprite with minor Copper
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| Locality: | Itauz Mine, Karagandy Province, Kazakhstan |
| Description: | Lustrous metallic-looking octahedral cuprite crystals with minor native copper visible when inspected under magnification. The cuprite crystals are actually translucent red, but the color is only visible under on the thin edges with strong illumination. Ex. Miller collection T262; ex. Betts #62994 |
| Overall Size: | 22x15x12 mm |
| Crystals: | 0.5-5.0 mm |
| Archived: | For reference only |
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