Cuprite, Ludwig Mine, Lyon County, Nevada, USA (United States).

140,00

Superb specimen of massive cuprite, sometimes crystallized in fine red crystals, associated with a little green malachite. Relative to its size, the specimen is incredibly heavy! Cuprite is a copper oxide.

Cuprite crystals from the Ludwig mine in Nevada, USA.

Mineral from the Deyrolle collection, a Parisian naturalist dealer. Comes with its handwritten label and original box (19th or early 20th century).

  • Description

    Description

    Superb specimen of massive cuprite, sometimes crystallized in fine red crystals, associated with a little green malachite. Relative to its size, the specimen is incredibly heavy! Cuprite is a copper oxide.

    Cuprite crystals from the Ludwig mine in Nevada, USA.

    Mineral from the Deyrolle collection, a Parisian naturalist dealer. Comes with its handwritten label and original box (19th or early 20th century).

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  • Additional information

    Additional information

    Weight 0,4 kg
    Dimensions 7 × 5,5 × 4,8 cm