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Cuprite On Copper

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Cuprite On Copper

Ex-David J. Eicher Collection

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Description
Locality: 
Itauz Mine, Zhilandy, Satpayev, Karaganda Oblast, Kazakhstan
Size Range: 
Miniature (4.5-7 cm)
Size: 
4.5 × 2.9 × 2.3 cm
Description

Excellent crystals of copper hosting reddish cuprite in an arborescent growth nicely resembling a miniature tree. A tasty small miniature.

Mineral Data
What's on the rock

Cuprite

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

Copper

Formula: 
Cu
Strunz: 
1.AA.05
Crystal System: 
Isometric
Hardness: 
2.5 - 3.0
David J. Eicher

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