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2452 Cuprite, Mt Lyell Mine, Queenstown, Tasmania

September 7, 2022 Steve Australasia Australia Tasmania

Although Mount Lyell is a copper mine, cuprite is not that common. This specimen has black slightly rounded crystals. Width of view 11.5mm. Stack of 50 images.

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