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Cuprite with Malachite coating from Emke Mine, Onganja, Windhoek District, Namibia

 
Cuprite with Malachite coating from Emke Mine, Onganja, Windhoek District, Namibia

Cuprite with Malachite coating from Emke Mine, Onganja, Windhoek District, Namibia

DESCRIPTION:No. 49478
Mineral:Cuprite with Malachite coating
Locality:Emke Mine, Onganja, Windhoek District, Namibia
Description:Lustrous translucent green malachite microcrystals coating sharp cuprite crystals with octahedral form modified by dodecahedral edge faces.
Overall Size:3x2x2 cm
Crystals:micro to 17 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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