Cuprite in Sulfer Nodules

Here is a fantastic specimen of the copper oxide mineral Cuprite in the somewhat rare cubic crystal form, within a matrix of Sulfur nodules. What is a mineral? A mineral is a naturally occurring inorganic solid, with a definite chemical composition, and an ordered atomic structure (crystaline form). .................................................................... #science #nature #geology #education

Sep 16 2020 · 2:38 PM

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