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Cuprite

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A bright, large plate with very good red color throughout. Some minor damage is present as rubs or contact along the left-center ridge, although at the same time it is big and showy despite that. The flat colorful area to the right is micro-crystallized cuprite, for additional color bonus.

Product details

SpeciesCuprite
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions9.3 x 7.7 x 3.0 cm
Added on10/23/2024
LocalityMexico, Sonora, Milpillas Mine

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 Milpillas Mine, Mexico
from Milpillas Mine, Mexico — sharp octahedral crystals, deep red translucency with metallic luster, contrasting pale matrix, prized by collectors.