Rough and Cut Cuprite

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Gemstone: Cuprite
Location of Origin:Onganja Mine, Helen Farm 235, Seeis, Windhoek Rural, Khomas Region, Namibia
Origin:Natural
Treatments:None reported
Weight:9.19 cts.
Dimensions:17mm x 14mm x 9mm
GEM: 1.7 x 1.4 x 0.9 cm (9.19 carats).
A miniature (4.7 x 2.9 x 2.8 cm), with two 3-dimensional crystals intergrown, and complete. When backlit strongly this cluster glows with the same deep cherry red color that is seen in a clean cut gemstone.


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