40057: Cuprite - $50 Tantara Mine, Shinkolobwe, Kambove, Haut-Katanga, DR Congo Miniature - 3.8 x 3.2 x 2.4 cm 36 grams Specimen status: Available Send an email with specimen number to order A mass of well crystallized cuprite,
dominated by a 1.5 cm crystal atop the specimen. Glassy
and deep red in reflected light; nice blood red in
transmitted light (but insufficiently transparent to cut a
nice gemstone). Minor chrysocolla. Excellent condition,
and self standing for display.
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