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Copper after Cuprite

Unknown Owner
Superb pseudomorph example showing what were once sharp octahedral crystals of cuprite measuring to 1.5 cm in size, these in a cluster in now replaced by native copper crystals. There are no points of attachment and this is complete all around. In excellent condition.

Product details

Species
Copper, CupriteAbout Copper →
SizeMiniature
Dimensions4.0 x 3.0 x 2.0 cm
Added on10/29/2025
Locality
Russia, Altai Krai, Rubtsovsk Mine

Known provenance

DateCollectorAcquisition price
03/2026Unknown Owner$865.00
—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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