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Cuprite from Kapala, Katanga Copperbelt, Lualaba Province, Democratic Republic of the Congo

 
Cuprite from Kapala, Katanga Copperbelt, Lualaba Province, Democratic Republic of the Congo

Cuprite from Kapala, Katanga Copperbelt, Lualaba Province, Democratic Republic of the Congo

Cuprite from Kapala, Katanga Copperbelt, Lualaba Province, Democratic Republic of the Congo

DESCRIPTION:No. 40105
Mineral:Cuprite
Locality:Kapala, Katanga Copperbelt, Lualaba Province, Democratic Republic of the Congo
Description:Large octahedral cuprite crystals with minor green chrysocolla on the sides. The cuprite crystals are remarkably translucent given their large size. No damage to the main crystal.
Overall Size:28x30x21 mm
Crystals:24 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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