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Cuprite with Dolomite

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With the classic association of rich deep burgundy to purple-red resinous Cuprite crystals and shimmering pearlescent white Dolomite this lovely small miniature specimen from Tsumeb mine is a really lovely thing. Small flashes of green from within the Dolomite indicate the presence of Malachite, but only in traces, but nevertheless adds to the undoubted beauty of this wonderful miniature. The Cuprite crystals, some of which appear to be rhombic dodecahedra in form, also show small but lovely grow-lines on their crystal faces with the small rhombic Dolomite crystals partially overgrowing the Cuprite like a layer of snow. It comes from the famous Weyand Collection.

Product details

Species
Cuprite, DolomiteAbout Cuprite →
SizeMiniature
Dimensions3.6 x 2.3 x 1.6 cm
Added on11/22/2025
Locality
Namibia, Oshikoto Region, TsumebRegional guide →

Known provenance

DateCollectorAcquisition price
01/2026Unknown Owner$1,200.00
—Crystal ClassicsNot 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 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.