Shiny specimen of Cuprite crystals partially pseudomorphed by Copper from Poteryaevskoe Mine, Rubtsovskoe Cu-Zn-Pb deposit, Russia. Displays sharp Cuprite octahedron. Later some areas of the Cuprite have been replaced and pseudomorphed by Copper, keeping the octahedral shape. The Cuprite has very strong luster and light reflection. Complete all over. For references see the issue of The Mineralogical Record vol. 45, # 4, July-August 2014. In excellent condition – some small nicks. On acrylic base.

Bedazzling!