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Cuprite from Cornwall, England

 
Cuprite from Cornwall, England

DESCRIPTION:No. 16319
Mineral:Cuprite
Locality:Cornwall, England
Description:Old specimen (ca. 1930) of cuprite from one of the old tin and copper mines. Under magnification can be seen many sharp tetrahedral cuprite crystals up to 1.5 mm lining small vugs. Ex. J. Cilen collection #14
Overall Size:3x3x2 cm
Crystals:1 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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