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Miersite with Cuprite

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Miersite is one of the most rare of silver species here. This is a matrix composed of several, colorful, mineral species, exhibits drusy, yellow crystals of the rare, silver, copper iodide, miersite. The right hand side of the specimen contains a large amount of drusy, botryoidal cuprite as well as a massive, intergrown brownish red mass of cuprite. A relatively rich large specimen from the early-1900s era, and of display quality.

Product details

SpeciesCuprite
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions8.0 x 5.2 x 5.5 cm
Added on10/23/2024

Known provenance

DateCollectorAcquisition price
08/2024Unknown OwnerNot disclosed
The ArkenstoneNot disclosed

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Cuprite
Mineral guide
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ruby-red copper oxide crystals with brilliant luster, from cubes to octahedra, prized for color, rarity, and historic collecting appeal.
Regional guide
Cuprite from Broken Hill
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