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Cuprite var. Chalcotrichite from Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia

 
Cuprite var. Chalcotrichite from Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia

Cuprite var. Chalcotrichite from Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia

DESCRIPTION:No. 12371
Mineral:Cuprite var. Chalcotrichite
Locality:Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia
Description:Well formed 4 mm cluster of bright red cuprite var. chalcotrichite crystals to 1 mm. The cluster is nestled in a rectangular void between partial calcite crystals. Looks great under magnification.
Overall Size:25x22x21 mm
Crystals:1 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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