Cuprite
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Cuprite, 2.7 cm, from the Southwest mine, Bisbee District, Cochise County, Arizona. Kristalle specimen, ex Melvin H. Elkins collection; Christi Cramer photo.
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Species
SizeMiniature
Dimensions2.7 cm
Added on02/13/2026
Locality
Publications
- Mineralogical Record 56 1 page 80
Known provenance
| Date | Collector | Acquisition price |
|---|---|---|
| — | Melvin H. Elkins | Not disclosed |
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ruby-red copper oxide crystals with brilliant luster, from cubes to octahedra, prized for color, rarity, and historic collecting appeal.Regional guide
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