Copper Pseudo. After Cuprite
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A very sharp and rare example of copper having completely and totally replaced a sharp cluster of cuprites! The piece is complete all around, and quite attractive. Surely an older specimen, but I have not seen another quite like it from here, only partial replacements and smaller crystals as well.
Product details
SizeMiniature
Dimensions4.3 x 3.0 x 1.9 cm
Added on10/23/2024
LocalitySouth Africa, Seeis, Onganja Mine
Known provenance
| Date | Collector | Acquisition price |
|---|---|---|
| 08/2024 | Unknown Owner | Not disclosed |
| — | The Arkenstone | Not disclosed |
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native copper with spinel-twinned crystals and arborescences; notable from Lake Superior, Itauz, Dongchuan, Corocoro, prized for color and localities.Regional guide
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