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Cuprite

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Crystals of lustrous, dark red, cuprite, to .5 cm across, stud the matrix of this specimen. This is an extremely rich and large specimen for the locality, and rare in such caliber.

Product details

SpeciesCuprite
SizeCabinet
Dimensions10.2 x 6.4 x 3.0 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.