Copper ps. Cuprite
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Copper has completely replaced a crystal of cuprite from the Rubtsovsk Mine, a well-known locality in Russia for these specimens. The copper retained the sharp form of the cuprite. A great example of these pseudos from Russia, from finds around 2010! From the collection of Shields Flynn.
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Dimensions2.2 x 1.7 x 1.5 cm
Added on12/02/2024
LocalityRussia, Altai Krai, Rubtsovsk Mine
Known provenance
| Date | Collector | Acquisition price |
|---|---|---|
| 03/2025 | Unknown Owner | $450.00 |
| — | 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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