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Cuprite

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Cuprite

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Description
Locality: 
Tsumeb Mine, Otavi Highlands, Namibia
Class: 
Crystals on Matrix
Size Range: 
Miniature (4.5-7 cm)
Size: 
5 × 2 × 1.5 cm
Description

Numerous cuprite crystals on matrix. This specimen is quite reflective which is not clear from the images and looks much nicer in real life. Classic locality.

Mineral Data
What's on the rock

Cuprite

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