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Copper replacing Cuprite

Unknown Owner
A grouping of sharply formed octahedral cuprite crystals measuring to 2.5 cm in size forming a cluster and in the process of being replaced by bright crystallized native copper. This is in terrific condition all around.

Product details

Species
Copper, CupriteAbout Copper →
SizeMiniature
Dimensions4.3 x 2.7 x 2.3 cm
Added on10/25/2024
Locality
Russia, Altai Krai, Rubtsovsk Mine

Known provenance

DateCollectorAcquisition price
05/2026Unknown Owner$1,200.00
—Weinrich MineralsNot disclosed

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Copper
Mineral guide
Learn about Copper
native copper with spinel-twinned crystals and arborescences; notable from Lake Superior, Itauz, Dongchuan, Corocoro, prized for color and localities.
Regional guide
Copper from Rubtsovsk Mine
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