Cuprite, Malachite
6
0 for sale·Member since 2026
Cuprite crystal (4.2 cm) on malachite, 11.4 cm, from the Mashamba West mine, Kolwezi district, Katanga, Democratic Republic of Congo. No repairs or restorations. We don’t usually collect metallic minerals, but cuprite is so beautifully transparent that we could not resist. Ex Gerhard Wagner collection; Tom Spann photo.
Product details
Species
Added on02/13/2026
Locality
Publications
- Mineralogical Record Mineral Collecting In Texas page 34
Known provenance
| Date | Collector | Acquisition price |
|---|---|---|
| — | Gerhard Wagner | Not disclosed |
Learn more
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.Regional guide
Comments