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Cuprite with Dolomite and Malachite

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The association of Cuprite, Dolomite and Malachite seen here in this specimen is a classic from Tsumeb mine, but the cluster of Dolomite crystals is certainly far from usual and at 10 cm in length this is a smaller cabinet sized display piece from that most famous of mines. The cluster of small rhombic Dolomite crystals reaches 4 x 4 cm in extent and forms a prominent feature in the centre of the display surface. Either side of it the surface is made up of aggregates of small glossy deep red-purple Cuprite crystals and small green spherical sprays of Malachite. Ex Hettrich Collection.

Product details

SpeciesCuprite, Malachite, Dolomite
SizeCabinet
Dimensions10.2 x 8.2 x 4.8 cm
Added on12/17/2025
LocalityNamibia, Oshikoto Region, Tsumeb

Known provenance

DateCollectorAcquisition price
07/2026Unknown Owner$400.00
—Crystal ClassicsNot disclosed

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Cuprite
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ruby-red copper oxide crystals with brilliant luster, from cubes to octahedra, prized for color, rarity, and historic collecting appeal.
Cuprite
Regional guide
Cuprite from Tsumeb, Namibia
Tsumeb cuprite — Namibia's famed copper-lead-zinc-silver deposit yields wine-red to cherry-red crystals with brilliant luster, often on calcite or smithsonite.