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| DESCRIPTION: | No. 23602 |
| Mineral: | Cuprite |
| Locality: | Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia |
| Description: | Many dark-red cuprite crystals lining shallow cavities in matrix, with minor white calcite. Under magnification the cuprite can be seen to be quite translucent and well crystallized. With old labels dating to 1974. Ex. John Durkos collection #814 |
| Overall Size: | 6x4x4 cm |
| Crystals: | 1-3 mm |
| Archived: | For reference only |
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