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Dolomite With Cuprite

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Dolomite With Cuprite

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Description
Locality: 
Mashamba West Mine, Kolwezi, Lualaba, DR Congo
Size Range: 
Cabinet (10-18 cm)
Size: 
12 × 6 × 3.5 cm
Largest Crystal: 
1.50cm
Description

A very fascinating layered specimen of dolomite with cuprite crystals. An attractive piece. Matrix has been trimmed.
Weight: 404gr

Mineral Data
What's on the rock

Dolomite

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

Cuprite

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