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Cuprite coated with Malachite from Onganja Mine, Seeis, Khomas, Namibia

 
Cuprite coated with Malachite from Onganja Mine, Seeis, Khomas, Namibia

Cuprite coated with Malachite from Onganja Mine, Seeis, Khomas, Namibia

Cuprite coated with Malachite from Onganja Mine, Seeis, Khomas, Namibia

DESCRIPTION:No. 60799
Mineral:Cuprite coated with Malachite
Locality:Onganja Mine, Seeis, Khomas, Namibia
Description:Green malachite coating an equant cuprite floater crystal, fully crystallized on all faces with no attachment point. The cuprite crystal is octahedral form with trapezohedral edge faces. The malachite is chipped in one corner revealing the cuprite. Ex. W. Frech (1913-1998) collection #777
Overall Size:22xx22x22 mm
Crystals:22 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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