9hlkmes ((CUPRITE with MALACHITE coating)), $40 MINIMUM BID, Emke Mine, Onganja, Seeis, Namibia, 3 x 2.5 x 2 cm, Miniature | |
Here is one of these gemmy Cuprite crystals, many are cut and faceted, with the Malachite coating. Sometimes the Malachite is removed but the faces do not look that good after the Malachite is removed. The base shows the gemmy red Cuprite. Undamaged except for the small nick on the backside as shown in the photos. |