Aesthetic Copper xls w/ Cuprite

Itauz Mine, Karagandy Province, Kazakhstan
Miniature, 4.1 x 1.0 x 0.8 cm
Start Time: 05/26/2012 6:30:00 pm (CDT)
End Time: 05/31/2012 6:30:00 pm (CDT)
Auction Closed

Item Description

An aesthetic, floater, tapered copper specimen from the famous Itauz Mine of Kazakhstan. This cutie has two copper crystal forms. The "spine" and tip are spinel-twins. The striking flanges and small crystals covering the spine are mutliple, super sharp, tetrahexahedrons, with the large crystals having hoppered faces. The beautiful patina is thought to be the result of a light cuprite coating. Classic copper crystals and form, here.

Did You Know We Offer Custom Bases?

Learn More