Cuprite
Cuprite is a mineral composed of copper oxide with the chemical formula Cu2O. It is a primary ore of copper and is usually found in oxidized copper ore veins. Below are some physical and optical properties, occurrence by country, healing properties, and uses of cuprite:
Discovery
Cuprite was first described in 1845 from the Ural Mountains, Russia.
Physical Properties
- Color: Red to dark red, sometimes with a blackish tint
- Crystal System: Isometric
- Cleavage: None
- Fracture: Conchoidal
- Hardness: 3.5-4
- Specific Gravity: 5.85-6.15
- Luster: Adamantine to sub-metallic
Optical Properties
- Refractive Index: 2.849-3.410
- Birefringence: None
- Pleochroism: None
- Dispersion: 0.080
Occurrence by Country
- Chile
- Peru
- USA
- Mexico
- Zambia
- Russia
- Australia
- Namibia
- South Africa
Healing Properties
Cuprite is believed to have the following healing properties:
- Boosts creativity
- Encourages positive thinking
- Enhances intuition
- Stimulates the imagination
- Increases self-awareness
- Boosts energy levels
- Helps with meditation
Uses
Cuprite is used for the following purposes:
- As a primary ore of copper
- As a gemstone
- In crystal healing
- In jewelry making
- In lapidary work
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