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Cuprite

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A sculptural and extremely rich, two-sided specimen covered with lustrous, gemmy to opaque, deep wine-red cuprite crystals to 6 mm on a breccia matrix. This showy old-timer hails from an unknown Bisbee mine, but nonetheless is very rich and highly representative of the species and famous locality. The scattered bit of contacting is certainly not a detriment to this excellent specimen. Ex. R. Buckingham and Richard Hauck Collections.

Product details

SpeciesCuprite
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions9.8 x 7.1 x 2.8 cm
Added on10/23/2024
LocalityUSA, Arizona, Bisbee

Known provenance

DateCollectorAcquisition price
08/2024Unknown OwnerNot disclosed
The ArkenstoneNot disclosed

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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 Bisbee, Arizona, USA
, Bisbee, Arizona: classic old-ore cuprite with dense, lustrous crystals that flash red at edges; prized for locality history and crystal quality.