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Cuprite

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Choice cluster of lustrous deep red sharp octahedral cuprite crystals. In great condition, this is a very good thumbnail.

Product details

SpeciesCuprite
SizeThumbnail
Dimensions2.3 x 1.5 x 1.3 cm
Added on05/25/2025
LocalityRussia, Altai Krai, Rubtsovsk Mine

Known provenance

DateCollectorAcquisition price
05/2025Unknown Owner$75.00
—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.
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.