Cuprite (old classic)

Carn Brea and Tincroft United Mine, Carn Brea, Camborne - Redruth - St Day District, Cornwall, England, UK
Small Cabinet, 6.1 x 2.6 x 1.7 cm
Start Time: 02/09/2017 6:45:00 pm (CST)
End Time: 02/16/2017 6:46:44 pm (CST)
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Item Description

This is a great old classic Cuprite specimen from one of the most famous areas in the world for the species. It is comprised of sharp, rich red color micro octahedral crystals free of matrix. A good overall reference piece of this historic material. A great "old-timer" from this classic Cornish locality. The Carn Brea Mine was formed in 1832 by the amalgamation of four older mines. The piece comes with a label from Howards Minerals of Brooklyn, New York.

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