$750Median
255Sold (12 mo)
$2,500Last sale
Cuprite, Malachite
11
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
Added on02/13/2026
LocalityDR Congo, Lualaba, Mashamba West Mine
Publications
- Mineralogical Record Mineral Collecting In Texas page 34
Current owner
Member since 2026
Previous owners
| Date | Collector | Acquisition price |
|---|---|---|
| — | Gerhard Wagner | Not disclosed |
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Learn about Cuprite
ruby-red copper oxide crystals with brilliant luster, from cubes to octahedra, prized for color, rarity, and historic collecting appeal.
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