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Cuprite & Malachite

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Description
Locality: 
New Cliffe Hill Quarry, Stanton under Bardon, Leicestershire, United Kingdom
Class: 
Crystals on Matrix
Size Range: 
Thumbnail (1-3cm)
Size: 
1 × 2 × 2 cm
Description

Very attractive micromount featuring a well-isolated cuprite crystal delicately set on a fibrous blue-green malachite matrix, from the classic locality of New Cliff Hill, UK
The cuprite occurs as a sharp polyhedral crystal, close to octahedral, with flat, well-developed faces and crisp edges. Its color ranges from deep red to reddish-brown, with partial transparency and an adamantine to submetallic luster that reflects light beautifully. The crystal is clearly visible and well separated from the matrix.
Malachite forms a dense coating of fine acicular crystals, displaying a turquoise to bluish-green color and a silky texture. This association creates a striking chromatic contrast between the deep red cuprite and the vivid green malachite, greatly enhancing the aesthetic appeal of the specimen.
A well-balanced and highly decorative piece, particularly sought after in British micromineral collections, ideal for specialized collections, UK locality displays, and macro photography.

In a box 2.8x2.8cm, labelled

FoV : 2.2mm

Mineral Data
What's on the rock

Cuprite

Formula: 
Cu2O
Strunz: 
4.AA.10
Crystal System: 
Isometric
Hardness: 
3.5 - 4.0

Malachite

Formula: 
Cu2(CO3)(OH)2
Strunz: 
5.BA.10
Crystal System: 
Monoclinic
Hardness: 
3.5 - 4.0

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