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Cuprite and Dolomite with Malachite

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This is a classic Tsumeb association of crystallized Cuprite with partial overgrowth of Malachite included Dolomite. However, some of the Cuprite crystals appear to be rhombic dodecahedra, which is an uncommon form for Cuprite crystals, with others more typical cubo-octahedra. Miniature in size overall, the Cuprite forms a relatively thick bed (8 to 9 mm wide) with well-developed crystals coating at least half of the surface, the remainder covered with Malachite and Dolomite. Ex Weyand Collection.

Product details

SpeciesCuprite, Malachite, Dolomite
SizeMiniature
Dimensions4.0 x 3.6 x 2.0 cm
Added on11/19/2025
LocalityNamibia, Oshikoto Region, Tsumeb

Known provenance

DateCollectorAcquisition price
07/2026Unknown Owner$400.00
—Crystal ClassicsNot disclosed

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Cuprite
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ruby-red copper oxide crystals with brilliant luster, from cubes to octahedra, prized for color, rarity, and historic collecting appeal.
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Cuprite from Tsumeb, Namibia
Tsumeb cuprite — Namibia's famed copper-lead-zinc-silver deposit yields wine-red to cherry-red crystals with brilliant luster, often on calcite or smithsonite.