Dragon Minerals - November 18, 2023 Update

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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
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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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