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Cuprite, Atacamite

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Cuprite crystal on atacamite, 5.4 cm, from the 5 Level of the Southwest mine. Graeme family collection. This specimen is considered to be one of the finest known examples of the species.

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SpeciesCuprite, Atacamite
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions5.4 cm
Added on02/13/2026
LocalityUSA, Arizona, Bisbee
Publications
  • Mineralogical Record The Bisbee Expedition page 30
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Cuprite
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ruby-red copper oxide crystals with brilliant luster, from cubes to octahedra, prized for color, rarity, and historic collecting appeal.
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, Bisbee, Arizona: classic old-ore cuprite with dense, lustrous crystals that flash red at edges; prized for locality history and crystal quality.
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