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Cuprite with Copper

Unknown Owner
Deep red lustrous octahedral crystals of cuprite measuring to 0.6 cm in size on a branching grouping of crystallized native copper. In good condition, neat combination piece from this locality.

Product details

Species
Copper, CupriteAbout Copper →
SizeMiniature
Dimensions3.5 x 1.5 x 1.0 cm
Added on10/29/2025
Locality
Russia, Altai Krai, Rubtsovsk Mine

Known provenance

DateCollectorAcquisition price
—Unknown Owner$150.00
—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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