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Proustite on Calcite

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Metallic silvery-red crystals of the silver-arsenide sulphosalt Proustite, measuring to 5 mm, are associated with metallic grey crystals of possible Stephanite, with translucent pale lemon yellow Calcite crystals and sparsely scattered Pyrite crystals. A lovely Proustite from the Freiberg mining area in Saxony, Germany.

Product details

SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions4.0 x 5.4 x 3.2 cm
Added on10/24/2024

Known provenance

DateCollectorAcquisition price
07/2026Unknown Owner$900.00
Crystal ClassicsNot disclosed

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Calcite
Mineral guide
Learn about Calcite
diverse shapes, colors, and optical quirks; widely available yet scarce elite pieces from Elmwood and Charcas drive collecting value and display.
Regional guide
Calcite from Freiberg Mining District
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