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Cuprite With Calcite

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Cuprite With Calcite

Former Jolyon Ralph, former Sam Weller
Classic Locality

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Description
Locality: 
Wheal Bassett, Cornwall, United Kingdom
Class: 
Crystal Group/Cluster
Size Range: 
Miniature (4.5-7 cm)
Size: 
5.6 × 4.8 × 2.9 cm
Description

Cornish cuprite is a European classics, very sought after and difficult to spot on the market. The specific specimen come as a rich aggregate of millimeter sized crystals, intimately associated with moderate lustre. The presence of a few calcite crystals (possibly partially corroded) increases the color contrast.
Rich!

Previous labels supplied (not photographed)
Mineral Data
What's on the rock

Cuprite

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

Calcite

Polymorph of: 
Formula: 
CaCO3
Strunz: 
5.AB.05
Crystal System: 
Trigonal
Hardness: 
3.0
Streak: 
White

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