Cuprite
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An OLD-TIME, CLASSIC and showy specimen of lustrous, deep wine-red cuprite octahedrons nicely complimented by a bit of malachite from the Ural Mountains of Russia. These deposits are LONG extinct. Ex. Ferguson Collection, circa 1800 and Sam Nasser Collection.
Product details
SpeciesCuprite
SizeMiniature
Dimensions2.8 x 2.2 x 2.0 cm
Added on10/23/2024
LocalityRussia, Sverdlovsk Oblast
Known provenance
| Date | Collector | Acquisition price |
|---|---|---|
| 08/2024 | Unknown Owner | Not disclosed |
| — | The Arkenstone | Not disclosed |
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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
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