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Copper ps. Cuprite with Cuprite

Lauren Megaw
Lauren Megaw
0 for sale·Member since 2026

This is a fun puzzle piece. Two octahedrons, the little one has been fully replaced by Copper... the larger octahedron is starting to pseudo but retains its high luster and sharp edges.

Product details

Species
Cuprite, CopperAbout Cuprite →
Added on01/08/2026
Locality
Russia, Altai Krai, Rubtsovsk MineRegional guide →

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Cuprite
Mineral guide
Learn about Cuprite
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 Rubtsovsk Mine, Russia
from Rubtsovsk Mine, Russia — striking red-black octahedra on native copper with silver; a modern classic from a brief, collectible locality.