Malachite on Cuprite

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$2,800

Locality: Onganja Mine, Khomas, Namibia
Minerals: Cuprite, Malachite
Dimensions: 4.5 x 3.5 x 3 cm
Size class: Miniature
SID: P975

Two bevelled, octahedral Cuprite crystals coated with a thin layer of Malachite. Both crystals are similar in size at 3.5 and 3.2 cm. Some areas of the backside show the bright red, translucent Cuprite when backlit. Ex. Irv Brown collection.