A terrific example of cuprite with native silver and copper from Russia!!! These incredible
cuprite specimens from the Rubtsovskoe deposit are no doubt going to be future classics!!! This specimen consists of a
dense cluster of sharp, lustrous, darkly colored octahedral crystals of cuprite that host a significant showing of
native copper crystals and native silver crystals!!! The cuprite exhibits the dark color that is characteristic of the locale, however
there are some areas where reddish flashes can be seen as well!!! The copper crystals are sharp and well formed and in some areas appear to
partially replace the cuprite!!! The native silver is present as finely crystallized material that is likely pseudomorphic after
miersite - some of the copper crystals have partial coatings of tiny silver crystals as well!!! Although there is some damage, this specimen
displays fantastically and is quite showy in person!!!
The pics hardly do it justice!!! Must be seen in person to be fully appreciated!!!
Good luck and be sure to check out my other exciting mineral auctions on ebay!!!
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