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Cuprite

Unknown Owner
Cherry red bipyramidal crystal of cuprite sit in a vug of massive cuprite. The cuprite crystals are sharp and I note no damage to them. The Ray Mine is well known for being one of the premiere cuprite specimen localities in the USA and Worldwide. Comes with a historic label from the Dennis Novak collection.

Product details

Species
CupriteAbout Cuprite →
SizeMiniature
Dimensions4.5 x 2.7 x 2.7 cm
Added on12/20/2024
Locality
USA, Arizona, Ray Mine

Known provenance

DateCollectorAcquisition price
09/2025Unknown OwnerNot disclosed
—DanZ RockshopNot disclosed

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Cuprite
Mineral guide
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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
Cuprite from Ray Mine
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