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Cuprite with Chrysocolla

Unknown Owner
Brilliant lustrous deep red sharp octahedral crystals of cuprite measuring to 1.3 cm in size and a grouping and set on light blue crystalline chrysocolla. The specimen is in super condition. Excellent for the species, the color contrast is very nice. The crystal grouping of cuprite total measures 2.2 cm across.

Product details

Species
Cuprite, ChrysocollaAbout Cuprite →
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions6.5 x 5.0 x 3.0 cm
Added on10/25/2024
Locality
DR Congo, Lualaba, Mashamba West Mine

Known provenance

DateCollectorAcquisition price
05/2026Unknown Owner$3,200.00
—Weinrich MineralsNot 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.
Regional guide
Cuprite from Mashamba West Mine
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