Cuprite
Last updated : July 17, 2018 8:46 AM
The name of Cuprite has been derived from a Latin word, “Cuprum” because of the copper contents in it. This stone was first described in 1845. The Cuprite stone forms well-developed cubic structured crystals having bright internal reflection and fiery red garnet color. The red garnet color that Cuprite has is basically inside an almost black crystal. The metallic lustre of Cuprite makes it a more wonderful stone to work with.
This amazing crystal teaches its wearers the principles of humanity and kindness of helping others. It supports in exploring the past life of the one who wears it, and learn that what all experiences his/her soul has undergone. Cuprite is a stone that is astrologically used in helping the person to overcome difficulties and arguments with the father, spiritual guide, mentor, teacher or other authoritarian figures.
Cuprite is an amazing crystal that strengthens the will power of the person and makes him learn the responsibilities of life. This stone is a powerful gateway that gives vigour and vitality to the wearer so that he never becomes fearful of anything. This quality of Cuprite also helps the wearer when he/she is suffering from some fatal illness.
Where is Cuprite found?
The major sources where Cuprite is found are USA, Germany, Mexico, Russia, UK, Australia, Bolivia, Japan, Namibia, Peru, and France.
Healing Properties
The beneficial characteristics of Cuprite are:
- Physical Healer
The conventional myths and legends believe that the healing properties of this crystal are wonderful in treating a number of ailments. Cuprite has been proved curative in diseases, which relates to blood, heart, kidneys, skeletal systems, blood metabolism, tissues, ligaments, alcoholism, addictive habits, water retention, stamina, vigour, PMS, cramps, vertigo, dizziness, oxygenation of the blood, vitamin assimilation, etc.
- Emotional Healer
The high copper contents in Cuprite make this stone wonderful for the brain. It releases the oxidative stress and helps in brain development. It reduces worries and anxieties of the person and supports him in the stages of emotional turmoil.
- Spiritual Healer
Cuprite deepens the meditation and helps in delivering the spiritual message of both the human being and the divine to each other. It teaches the wearer the sense of control and contentment.
- Heals and Balances Chakra
Cuprite is allied with kundalini or the life-force energy in addition to healing of the solar plexus chakra, the base (root) chakra, and balancing the heart and base chakras.
Being a grounding stone, Cuprite is really amazing in curing the negativities of the root chakra. The base chakra connects the energy of the body with the energies of the earth, and hence the grounding attribute of Cuprite adds more positivity to this process. By balancing the base chakra, Cuprite maintains the energy level, stamina, enthusiasm, and vigour of the body.
The other chakra that is healed by Cuprite is the solar plexus chakra. The solar plexus chakra is the centre of knowledge, personal strength and learning. A strong solar plexus chakra helps the person in the development of the will power and the strength that is very useful in surviving in the world. When the Solar Plexus Chakra is in balance, it boosts a sense of worth, mutual respect, serenity and initiative. The person is always sociable, ecstatic and confident. The dare and the confidence that is inculcated by a healthy plexus chakra are related to the person, even timid, transpiring into a leader, adventurer, and a charismatic personality.
Cuprite Facts
Some facts about Cuprite
- Cuprite is rarely used for the purpose of jewellery making because of it poor hardness on the Moh’s scale.
- Sometimes, Cuprite is also mentioned as ruby copper due to its typical striking red color.
- One of the finest and gem-quality Cuprite was mined in Organza, Southwest Africa, in 1970.
- The amazing Cuprite was named by Wilhelm Karl von Haidinger who was a geologist, physicist and mineralogist from Austria.
- Cuprite is the stone of those born under the zodiac sign of Aquarius.
- Cuprite must always be cleaned with a soft and dry cloth.
- Cuprite is also prone to discoloration, hence it must be kept away from direct sunlight, chemical, and high temperature.
Metaphysical Properties
The soft, heavy, and brittle Cuprite is a red oxide mineral (Cu2O) and is a significant ore of copper. It is a derivative mineral that is formed by the weathering of copper sulphide minerals. This stone is widespread as earthy masses, grains and crystals in the areas where copper oxidizes in lodges. Being the major ore of copper, Cuprite is found in many localities all around the world.
The name of Cuprite, as told before, has been derived from the word Cuprum because of the significance of copper in it. Cuprite has a very good refractive index, and it can be found in both shimmering, sub-metallic opaque crystals, and in dazzling transparent red crystals. The opaque form of Cuprite can also be seen with some vague red edges.
The color palate of Cuprite is not very rich, it can be found in shades, like scarlet, reddish-purple, brownish-red, crimson, burgundy, reddish-black, and dark gray. Cuprite is a very brittle stone and has a hardness of 3.5-4 on the Moh’s scale of hardness.
Cuprite is generally used for ornamental carvings. It is rarely used for making jewellery, but if used, Cuprite is exclusively shaped and created into cabochons.
Cuprite at a Glance
| Cleavage | Fair in four directions forming octahedrons |
|---|---|
| Other Names | Ruberite, Ruby Copper, Red Copper |
| Crystal Habit | Cubic, octahedral, and dodecahedral crystals; as hairlike capillary forms, earthy, compact granular and massive |
| Streak | Shining metallic brownish-red |
| Refractive Index | n = 2.849 |
| Diaphaneity | Transparent, translucent |
| Moh's scale (hardness) | 3.5 to 4 |
| Sources | Ural Mountains, Altai Mountains, and Sardinia, and in more isolated locations in Cornwall, France, Arizona, Chile, Bolivia, and Namibia. |
| Chemical formula | Cu2O |
| Lustre | Adamantine, sub-metallic, earthy |
| Color | Dark red to conchineal red, sometimes almost black |
| Chakra Healing | Root or base chakra, Solar plexus chakra, Heart chakra |
| Birthstone | February |
| Zodiac | Aquarius |
Cuprite Color
Cuprite comes in the garnet red color that makes it quite exquisite gemstone.
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