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Cuprite with Malachite from Dikuluwe Mine, 155 WNW of Lubumbashi, Katanga Copperbelt, Lualaba Province, Democratic Republic of the Congo

 
Cuprite with Malachite from Dikuluwe Mine, 155 WNW of Lubumbashi, Katanga Copperbelt, Lualaba Province, Democratic Republic of the Congo

DESCRIPTION:No. 11022
Mineral:Cuprite with Malachite
Locality:Dikuluwe Mine, 155 WNW of Lubumbashi, Katanga Copperbelt, Lualaba Province, Democratic Republic of the Congo
Description:Plate composed of octahedral cuprite crystals to 15 mm with bright green malachite sprays to 5 mm. The cuprite is partially translucent dark red and good surface luster. An excellent specimen.
Overall Size:8x6x2 cm
Crystals:3-15 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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