Dioptase
Tantara Mine, Shinkolobwe, Kambove Territory, Haut-Katanga, DR Congo
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Cuprite on Malachite
Mashamba West Mine, Sicomines copper-cobalt project, Mutshatsha, Lualaba, DR Congo
Reference specimen
Dimensions
Display units
- Metric
- 2.1 x 2.7 x 1.6 cm
- Inches
The specimen here is made up of a deposit of intergrown crystals of cuprite octohedrals. The cuprite have a silvery luster and glow cherry red when backlit. The largest cuprite crystal measures 1cm. Not all the crystals are perfect.
Specimen data
- Specimen number
- SAMS-313
- Size class
- Thumbnail
- Country
- DR Congo
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Mineral sizing guide
Longest dimension: Thumbnail up to 3 cm, Miniature up to 5 cm, Small Cabinet up to 9.4 cm, Cabinet over 9.4 cm. Size guide
