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Native Copper With Cuprite

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Native Copper With Cuprite

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Description
Locality: 
Geevor Mine, Cornwall, United Kingdom
Class: 
Crystal Group/Cluster
Size Range: 
Miniature (4.5-7 cm)
Size: 
5.5 × 3.5 × 3 cm
Description

A nice example of sharp copper crystals in association with cuprite micro-crystals. From the North Pig Lode of a famous Cornish mine. A classic British location.

Mineral Data
What's on the rock

Copper

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

Cuprite

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