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Cuprite from Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia

 
Cuprite from Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia

Cuprite from Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia

DESCRIPTION:No. 22453
Mineral:Cuprite
Locality:Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia
Description:Translucent, red cuprite crystals filling a narrow vein13 mm wide. Good large crystals with great color. The is a conchoidal chip on one edge, as a result the price was reduced to 1/3 of the original price.
Overall Size:35x35x20 mm
Crystals:6-12 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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