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Cuprite Var Chalcotrichite

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Rich carrot orange felted areas to 2.0 x 1.4 cm of Chalcotrichite, the acicular variety of Cuprite, are developed over gemmy, colourless Calcite crystals from the Tsumeb mine in Namibia. Chalcotrichite is not particularly rare at Tsumeb, but is certainly not one of the more common minerals often found for sale and is a variety often not present in what one might call an average collection of Tsumeb minerals. This specimen is a particularly vibrant shade of Chalcotrichite and will make a nice addition to any Tsumeb suite.\n

Product details

Species
Cuprite, ChalcotrichiteAbout Cuprite →
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions3.7 x 5.7 x 2.6 cm
Added on10/24/2024
Locality
Namibia, Oshikoto Region, TsumebRegional guide →

Known provenance

DateCollectorAcquisition price
07/2026Unknown Owner$450.00
—Crystal ClassicsNot 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 Tsumeb, Namibia
Tsumeb cuprite — Namibia's famed copper-lead-zinc-silver deposit yields wine-red to cherry-red crystals with brilliant luster, often on calcite or smithsonite.