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Chalcotrichite

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Chalcotrichite

Rare Mineral

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Description
Locality: 
Tsumeb Mine, Otavi Highlands, Namibia
Size Range: 
Miniature (4.5-7 cm)
Size: 
6.5 × 3 × 2.5 cm
Description

This rarer variety of cuprite shows blood red colour and micro-crystalisation. It covers the specimen on two sides. The section is about 4cm large. No damage.

Mineral Data
What's on the rock

Chalcotrichite

Variety Of: 

Cuprite

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