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Cuprite & Native Copper On Siderite

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Cuprite & Native Copper On Siderite

Ex Chris Johnston (Adelaide)

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Description
Locality: 
Wallaroo Mine, Kadina, Yorke Peninsula, South Australia, Australia
Size Range: 
Small cabinet (7-10 cm)
Size: 
3 × 9 × 4 cm
Description

Small sharp cuprite and native copper crystals are scattered across a quartzite matrix lined with dolomite crystals.

An old time specimen that originated from Chris & Margaret Johnston when they resided in Adelaide

Mineral Data
What's on the rock

Cuprite

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

Copper

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

Siderite

Formula: 
FeCO3
Strunz: 
5.AB.05
Crystal System: 
Trigonal
Hardness: 
3.5 - 4.5
Streak: 
White
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