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Cuprite, Malachite

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Cuprite with malachite coating, 4.4 cm, from the Onganja mine, Onganja, Namibia. Chris Whitney-Smith collection; Jeff Scovil photo.

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Species
Cuprite, MalachiteAbout Cuprite →
SizeMiniature
Dimensions4.4 cm
Added on02/13/2026
Locality
South Africa, Seeis, Onganja MineRegional guide →
Publications
  • Mineralogical Record Mineral Collections In Arizona page 29

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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 Onganja Mine, Namibia
from Onganja Mine, Namibia — large, sharp crystals with malachite skins and deep red interiors; a historic locality prized by collectors.