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Proustite from Chañarcillo Mining District, Atacama, Chile

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A super thumbnail specimen of a bright stellate crystal cluster of Proustite with steeply pyramidal habit measuring to 2.8cm overall. a neat specimen with metallic silver-red colour, from Chanarcillo, Chile, a once major Silver mining district and comes with an old label.

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SpeciesProustite
SizeMiniature
Dimensions2.1 x 2.8 x 1.9 cm
Added on10/24/2024
LocalityChile, Atacama, Chañarcillo Mining District
Current owner
Unknown Owner
Acquired
Jul 2026
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DateCollectorAcquisition price
—Crystal ClassicsNot disclosed

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Proustite
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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…
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Proustite from Chañarcillo Mining District
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