Hoppered Pseudomorphed Cuprite
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Collection |
John Betts - Fine Minerals |
Description |
Green Malachite pseudomorph after a 19 mm octahedral Cuprite crystal.
The original Cuprite crystal was a hoppered growth, resulting
in depressed centers of the octahedral faces. The Cuprite crystallized
first then was replaced by malachite. |
Locality |
Chessy-les-Mines, Rhône, Rhône-Alpes, France |
Dimensions |
19 x 14 x 13 mm. |
Specimen Grade |
C |
Photograph |
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