noun
- Plural of cuprite; a mineral form of copper oxide (Cu₂O), typically occurring as red or dark red crystals.
Usage: mineralogy; technical
Examples
- Cuprites are prized by mineral collectors for their deep red color and crystal structure.
- The geologist identified several cuprites in the ore sample under the microscope.
- Cuprites form in the oxidized zones of copper deposits.
- The museum's mineral exhibit featured a striking specimen of cuprites from Arizona.