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Cuprite Var Chalcotrichite

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Cuprite Var Chalcotrichite

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Description
Locality: 
Tsumeb Mine, Otavi Highlands, Namibia
Class: 
Crystals on Matrix
Size Range: 
Thumbnail (1-3cm)
Size: 
1.7 × 1.3 × 1.3 cm
Description

A cool small specimen of cuprite var. chalcotrichite from this famous and classic locality – Tsumeb Mine, Namibia. It displays a very dense cluster of fibrous hair like chalcotrichite needles over a small base. They have a rich and saturated red color with a strong sparkling appearance. In superb condition. In a plastic box.

Fascinating!

Shipping weight up to 0.250 kg

#20958

Mineral Data
What's on the rock

Cuprite

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

Chalcotrichite

Variety Of: 

Cuprite

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