Cuprite

$400.00

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Tucson, Arizona, USA

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This beautifully crystallised Cuprite can only be attributed to Cornwall in accordance with its accompanying, charming old Italian label. Sometimes it is possible to suggest where such a specimen may originate, but in this case it is prudent to be satisfied with simply the county name. Octahedral Cuprite crystals, up to 1 mm, richly cover the top surface of a rusty, iron-rich Quartz gossan. Due to the relatively small crystal size and degree of translucency, the entire crystallised face is a lustrous burgundy to metallic maroon. Look closely (using a x5 loupe) and you will see several tiny protruding sprigs of Native Copper, some a bright metallic copper. I also notice what appear to me as small pseudomorphs, micro-crystallised Cuprite replacing tiny tabular crystals, possibly chalcocite[?]. This is only a suggestion with no certainty, but nonetheless a interesting feature. A fine and eye-catching cabinet specimen of Cornish Cuprite with a delightful antique label.\n