Chalcotrichite specimens for sale
21 for sale · $100–$5,000 USD
45 in the gallery
Chalcotrichite is a copper oxide mineral that forms as brown to black aggregate masses with a metallic to dull lustre. It commonly occurs as botryoidal to reniform aggregates and may show a subtle coppery sheen under reflected light. The mineral is collected for its distinctive texture and copper-rich coloration, which can contrast with more common oxide minerals. Notable specimens come from Namibia, the United States, and South Africa, where crystallization environments favored compact, opaque aggregates.
- Formula
- Cu2O
- Rarity
- Common
- Stability
- Stable
- Collector interest
- Niche Interest
- Classification notes
- Oxides; Oxide (Cuprite group)
Key characteristics
- Crystal system
- isometric
- Mohs hardness
- 3.5–4
- Specific gravity
- 6–6.14
- Luster
- adamantine, submetallic, silky
- Transparency
- translucent, opaque
- Color
- red, brown
- Streak
- red, brown
- Cleavage
- poor
- Fracture
- conchoidal, uneven
- Crystal habit
- acicular, fibrous, radiating
Buy Chalcotrichite specimens
View all 21Where Chalcotrichite is found
Top localities
- Czar Mine3 specimens
- Ray Mine3 specimens
- Fengjiashan Mine2 specimens
- Tsumeb2 specimens
- Bisbee1 specimen
- Camborne-Redruth and St Day Mining District1 specimen
- Campbell Mine1 specimen
- Concepción del Oro1 specimen
- Daye Co.1 specimen
- Mammoth-Saint Anthony Mine1 specimen
About Chalcotrichite
Collectors value Chalcotrichite for its unusual copper oxide composition and its association with oxidative zones in copper-bearing deposits. While not typically large or gemmy, the mineral’s textural variety and contrasting luster make it appealing for display alongside other oxide and secondary copper minerals. Specimens are often mounted for study of mineralogy and are appreciated for their supportive role in understanding oxide mineral paragenesis in copper sulfide districts.
















