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Cuprite, Copper, Talc, Magnesite

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Harvard Mineralogical and Geological Museum
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Cuprite crystals on copper, with talc and magnesite, 5.4 cm, from Pedra de Ferro, Brumado. Harvard Mineralogical and Geological Museum collection, ex Carlos Barbosa specimen, ex Mark Feinglos collection; Jeff Scovil photo.

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Species
Cuprite, Magnesite, Copper, TalcAbout Cuprite →
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions5.4 cm
Added on03/26/2026
Locality
Brazil, Bahia, Brumado
Publications
  • Mineralogical Record 57 2 page 58

Known provenance

DateCollectorAcquisition price
—Mark FeinglosNot disclosed
—Carlos BarbosaNot disclosed

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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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