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Cuprite

Cuprite has an estimated weight of 2.1 kilograms. It ranks #70 of 128 in the Nature & Materials category.

Source excerpt: Cuprite is a copper oxide mineral found in the oxidized zone of copper sulfide deposits, along with native copper, chrysocolla, malachite, and azurite. A single unique deposit in a Namibian copper mine is reported to have produced faceted sizes of gem-quality cuprite.

Position in category

128 Items in category 1,265,106,122 tonnes Category average 6 kilograms Category median 0.2 grams–161,932,476,090 tonnes Category span

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Weight details

Typical 2.1 kilograms
Minimum 2.1 kilograms
Maximum 2.1 kilograms
Value type Exact
Weight reference text

With a diameter of 14 cm and a weight of 2.1 kg, they are one of the world’s heaviest gemstone types.

Unit conversions

Kilograms2.1 kilograms
Pounds4.63 pounds
Metric tonnes0.0021 tonnes
Grams2,100 grams
Ounces74.1 ounces
Stones0.331 stones

Source

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The 10 Heaviest Gemstone Types in The World weightofstuff.com · Nature & Materials · Section: 6. Cuprite · Article updated 2024-05-17
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Frequently asked questions

How much does Cuprite weigh?

Cuprite typically weighs about 2.1 kilograms, within a recorded range of 2.1 kilograms.

Where does Cuprite rank among Nature & Materials?

It ranks #70 of 128 entries in Nature & Materials, heavier than 16% of items in the dataset.

Where do these weight figures come from?

The data comes from 1 source articles on weightofstuff.com, most recently updated on 2024-05-17.

Dataset information

Items indexed <built-in method items of dict object at 0x7fb4513c32c0>
Source articles 430
Categories 11
Confidence High
Category Nature & Materials
Category rank #70 of 128
Weight position Heavier than 16% of items
Updated 2024-05-17
Measurement type Mass
Dataset ID cuprite
URL slug cuprite

Confidence reflects how explicit the source wording is: exact values are high, ranges or approximations are medium, and vague statements are low.