Proustite
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Lustrous and gemmy, ruby-red proustite microcrystals RICHLY cover both sides of this showy and excellent thumbnail specimen from recent finds at the Imiter Mine of Morocco. A fine representation of the species and locality of this sought-after silver sulfosalt. Rare in such a rich specimen from this locale. Ex. Dr. Eric Asselborn Collection.
Product details
SpeciesProustite
SizeThumbnail
Dimensions2.4 x 2.0 x 1.0 cm
Added on10/23/2024
LocalityMorocco, Drâa-Tafilalet Region, Imiter mine
Known provenance
| Date | Collector | Acquisition price |
|---|---|---|
| 08/2024 | Unknown Owner | Not disclosed |
| — | The Arkenstone | Not disclosed |
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ruby-silver trigonal prisms with deep crimson color and gemmy glow; photosensitive, prized for backlit cherry-red interiors and hydrothermal deposit…Regional guide
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