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Cuprite on Native Copper

Rubtsovskoe Cu-Zn-Pb deposit, Western-Siberian Region, Russia

5.16cm x 2.9cm x 2.15cm


Description/Interesting Notes:

A fantastic example of native copper with cuprite from the new find in Russia!!! This specimen consists of a sharply crystallized example of native copper that hosts several sharp crystals of cuprite!!! The copper has sharp, complex faces and a wonderful patina with brilliant luster!!! The cuprite crystals exhibit all manner of complex features, including numerous areas where the crystals are partially pseudomorphed to native copper!!! Upon close inspection, one can see tiny, submillimeter crystals of native silver on the surfaces of the native copper surrounding the cuprite crystals!!! In addition, there are tiny crystals of native silver present on, and embedded within, some of the cuprite crystals as well!!! There is a large, partially altered cuprite crystal on the reverse as well, that has partially altered to a curious, grayish unidentified mineral!!! This specimen is way better than the pictures show, and is quite showy in person!!! The pics don't even come close to doing it justice!!! Good luck and be sure to check out my other exciting mineral auctions on ebay!!! **We have just returned from the annual Gem & Mineral Show in Tucson, Arizona!!! Be sure to stay tuned as we will be listing our exciting acquisitions throughout the next coming weeks!!!***


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