Copper pseudomorph after Aragonite (large "floater" specimen)

Item Description

This is a remarkably large and fine quality specimen of the famous pseudomorphs of Copper after Aragonite from Corocoro. Most of the pieces you'll see from this locality are only thumbnails, but this one is a robust miniature, and very good quality to boot for the size! 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 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 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! Minor Malachite and / or Chrysocolla can be seen on the piece as well for a nice touch of color. I have been told that this locality has been purchased by a Korean mining company and all of the pseudomorphs are being crushed and melted for their copper content, so do NOT let this one get away, as it's a very fine example of these fantastic pseudomorphs. I put a value on this one around $1,500.