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Proustite with Calcite

Unknown Owner
Brilliant red crystals of proustite measuring to 0.8 cm in size on matrix. The crystals show slight translucency. Micro-chipping present but minimal, this is a good example for the species from this locality. Collected in 2015.

Product details

Species
Calcite, ProustiteAbout Calcite →
SizeMiniature
Dimensions4.5 x 2.5 x 1.0 cm
Added on10/25/2024
Locality
Morocco, Drâa-Tafilalet Region, Aït Ahmane

Known provenance

DateCollectorAcquisition price
—Unknown Owner$150.00
—Weinrich MineralsNot disclosed

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Calcite
Mineral guide
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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 Aït Ahmane
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