GEOLOGY & PLANETARY SCIENCE A  B  C  D  E  F  G  H  I  J  K  L  M  N  O  P  Q  R  S  T  U  V  W  X  Y  Z                    HOME ABOUT CATEGORIES SITE MAP COPYRIGHT ADVERTISE CONTACT entire Web this site cuprite Cuprite. Image source: Mineralogical Information Institute A red mineral consisting of copper (I) oxide (Cu2O); a major ore of copper. Cuprite is found in Europe, Australia, Arizona, southwest Africa, and South America. It is formed by oxidation of copper sulfide ores. Related category    • GEOLOGY AND PLANETARY SCIENCE Also on this site: Encyclopedia of Alternative Energy & Sustainable Living Encyclopedia of History Transport Concepts & Designs (partner site) BACK TO TOP