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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.

Product details

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
Onganja Mine, Namibia: large, sharp Cu2O crystals often malachite-coated with deep red interiors; a historic locality prized by collectors.