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Cuprite on Copper (Rob Smith Coll.)
- 41 Level, Tsumeb Mine, Tsumeb, Namibia
- Small Cabinet, 8.9 x 5.8 x 4.5 cm
- Start Time: 04/12/2009 8:20:00 pm (CDT)
- End Time: 04/16/2009 8:00:00 pm (CDT)
- Auction Closed
Item Description
Gemmy and lustrous, scintillating, blood-red cuprite crystals to 4 mm COVER all sides of the copper matrix on this major copper ore specimen from the famous and now-closed Tsumeb Mine. Cuprite and copper specimens of this richness are UNCOMMON from this renowned locale. Ex Rob Smith Collection. The former dealer label has a $2500 price and even the mine level is shown.