Proustite - image 1

Proustite

Unknown Owner
Help improve this recordNo owner is registered for this specimen yet. If it's yours or you know more about it, you can add the owner, provenance, publications and other details.
Sign in to contribute
A classic, old-time, richly crystallized cluster of scintillating, "ruby silver," proustite crystals from the famous Erzgebirge of Saxony, Germany. The gemmy, wine-red color is aptly called "ruby silver." Crystals reach 1.4 cm on this fine specimen. Ex. Mark Feinglos Collection.

Product details

SpeciesProustite
SizeMiniature
Dimensions3.7 x 3.3 x 2.5 cm
Added on10/23/2024
LocalityGermany, Saxony

Known provenance

DateCollectorAcquisition price
08/2024Unknown OwnerNot disclosed
The ArkenstoneNot disclosed

Learn more

Proustite
Mineral guide
Learn about Proustite
ruby-silver trigonal prisms with deep crimson color and gemmy glow; photosensitive, prized for backlit cherry-red interiors and hydrothermal deposit…
Regional guide
Proustite from Saxony
Sign in to contribute