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Cuprite

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Riccardo Prato
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Cuprite, 6 cm, from the Onganja mine, Seeis, Khomas region, Windhoek district, Namibia. Photo by Roberto Appiani.

Product details

Species
CupriteAbout Cuprite →
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions6.0 cm
Added on02/13/2026
Locality
South Africa, Seeis, Onganja MineRegional guide →
Publications
  • Mineralogical Record Private Mineral Collections In Italy page 117

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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.