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Cuprite

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Marshall Sussman
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Cuprite, 2.7 cm, from the Milpillas mine, Cuitaca, Sonora, Mexico. Photo by Jeff Scovil.

Product details

Species
CupriteAbout Cuprite →
SizeMiniature
Dimensions2.7 cm
Added on02/13/2026
Locality
Mexico, Sonora, Milpillas MineRegional guide →
Publications
  • Mineralogical Record Volume: 52, Issue: 5
  • Mineralogical Record Mineral Collections In Arizona page 170

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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 Milpillas Mine, Mexico
from Milpillas Mine, Mexico — sharp octahedral crystals, deep red translucency with metallic luster, contrasting pale matrix, prized by collectors.