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Cuprite & Dolomite

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Cuprite & Dolomite

ex Reinheim, Odenwald mineral show
Classic Locality

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Description
Locality: 
Tsumeb Mine, Otavi Highlands, Namibia
Size Range: 
Miniature (4.5-7 cm)
Size: 
3.6 × 5.7 × 2.3 cm
Description

High lustrous cuprite octahedrons with white dolomite rhombohedrons on matrix. The color of cuprite is different, and is dependent from used light.

Mineral Data
What's on the rock

Cuprite

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

Dolomite

Formula: 
CaMg(CO3)2
Strunz: 
5.AB.10
Crystal System: 
Trigonal - Rhombohedral
Hardness: 
3.5 - 4.0
Streak: 
White