Cuprite on Copper

A wonderfully architectural specimen with a 3.5cm series of copper crystals vertically aligned on which several red cuprites formed. The bottom of the piece has wonderful patina and there are small mounds of what appear to be crude calcites as well.  Ex Piroska Magyar

Locality: Tsumeb MIne, Otjikoto Region, Tsumeb Namibia

Composition: copper, copper oxide