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Cuprite

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Very sharp octahedral Cuprite crystals, with clearly dominant octahedron faces and minor shapes of the cube and the dodecahedron, with good luster and reddish reflections. Some of the crystals are partially covered by small crystallizations of Copper as seen. No damage, in excellent condition.

Product details

SpeciesCuprite
SizeMiniature
Dimensions4.0 x 4.5 cm
Added on06/16/2025

Known provenance

DateCollectorAcquisition price
08/2026Unknown OwnerNot disclosed
MChMineralsNot 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 Rubtsovsk Mine, Russia
from Rubtsovsk Mine, Russia — striking red-black octahedra on native copper with silver; a modern classic from a brief, collectible locality.