Copper pseudomorph after Aragonite (floater specimen)

Item Description

Here we have a fine thumbnail size specimen of the famous pseudomorphs of Copper after Aragonite from Corocoro. This is the only locality in the world where this specific type of pseudomorph is found. These specimens are instantly recognizable for their great form and color, and this piece has the classic and unique shape that has made these some of the most highly sought after pseudomorphs around. This particular piece is incredibly impressive due to the fact it is not only a fully crystallized complete "floater" specimen, but also the fact that it is amazingly sharp, and not at all distorted / rounded like so many can be from Corocoro. The piece shows attractive pseudohexagonal form featuring a main doubly-terminated, somewhat skeletal crystal that is highlighted by secondary crystals flaring out of the prism faces. The piece is also noteworthy since there are multiple pseudomorphs featured, as most pieces show only one crystal ! Buy these now as the locality has been purchased by a Korean mining company and all of the pseudomorphs are being crushed and melted for their copper content. The piece comes with a couple older labels, including a great old tag from noted fluorescent dealer Charlie Ward. The old price on the specimen (from nearly 30 years ago) was $75, but complete, razor-sharp, full-sized thumbnails like this are worth much more on the market today.