Cuprite, Mashamba West Mine, Shaba Province, Zaire, Mined c. early 2000s, ex. WIlliam Mickols Collection WEM613, Miniature, 2.5 x 4.5 x 5 cm, $2000. Online Oct. 9.
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Very sharp complex crystals of cuprite showing cube, octahedral and possible dodecahedral faces. A floater with no point of attachment showing intricate interior skeletal texture. Mickols acquired from Roberts Minerals at time of mining. In top condition.