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Cuprite

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Cuprite

With Antique Label

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Description
Locality: 
El Cobre Mine, Santiago De Cuba Province, Cuba
Size Range: 
Small miniature (3-4.5 cm)
Size: 
4.3 × 3.1 × 2.2 cm
Description

Sparkling and deep red cuprite crystals on matrix from a not otherwise specified locality of Cuba though probably El Cobre mine; with two old labels.

Ex Alex Franz collection.

Mineral Data
What's on the rock

Cuprite

Formula: 
Cu2O
Strunz: 
4.AA.10
Crystal System: 
Isometric
Hardness: 
3.5 - 4.0