Malachite on Cuprite - image 1
Photo by Jeff Scovil

Malachite on Cuprite

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Bruce Carter
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Malachite on cuprite, 7.8 cm, from the Onganja mine, Seeis, Khomas region, Namibia. Photo by Jeff Scovil.

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Species
Cuprite, MalachiteAbout Cuprite →
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions7.8 cm
Added on02/13/2026
Locality
South Africa, Seeis, Onganja MineRegional guide →
Publications
  • Mineralogical Record Mineral Collections In Pacific Northwest page 28

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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.