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MINERAL OF THE QUARTER By Ronald L. Parker Senior Geologist, Senior Geologist, Borehole Image Specialists, P. O. Box 221724, Denver CO 80222 | ron@bhigeo.com

CUPRITE The Mineral Glowing Ember

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BELOW: Translucent blood-red cuprite displaying vitreous luster, octahedral form and internal reflection. Katanga (Shaba) Province, Democratic Republic of the Congo. Used with permission from John Betts Fine Minerals, Inc.

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