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Marshite pseudomorph after Cuprite on Cerussite

Rubtsovskoe Mine, Rudnyi Altai, Altaiskii Krai, Western-Siberian Region, Russia

1.53cm x .91cm x .76cm


Description/Interesting Notes:

A fantastic example of this rare species from Russia!!! This locality has produced some of the most exceptional examples of this rare species that easily rival or exceed the classic finds from Chile or Broken Hill!!! While the cuprite specimens from this locality have been somewhat prolific, there were just a scant handful of these incredible marshite crystals found in one small area of the mine!!! What makes this specimen so great is that, not only is it a fine marshite specimen, it is actually a marshite crystal pseudomorph after cuprite!!! The specimen exhibits an overall octahedral form and still hosts a small amount of reddish cuprite within!!! These unusual rare pseudomorphs are all highly distorted, however in person the octahedral form is still quite apparent!!! What makes this specimen all the more unique is that it is perched on a small amount of crystalline cerussite!!! The cerussite is intergrown with additional marshite and, upon close inspection with a loupe or scope one can even see some characteristic twinning of the cerussite!!! These rare pseudomorphs represent truly fantastic examples of the species!!! These specimens are already all gone, and this is the last one I have - don't miss out!!! 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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