Proustite - Ruby Silver crystals (Ref: 12.1-248)
Imiter Mine, Imiter Mining Dist., Tinghir Province, Drâa-Tafilalet Region, Morocco
57mm x 38mm x 28mm
minID: 29Y-R37
A fine and esthetic specimen of nearly pure dark red Proustite in distinct crystals. Proustite is a true mineral lover's specie, the most desirable and rare of the "Ruby Silvers". Good specimens are prized and great ones are very highly valued. This is an excellent piece very fine for the locality which is one of the small number of sources for great specimens worldwide. This displays well in several orientations, it is crystallized on nearly every surface. Incredible under magnification too, with good lighting the Proustite is a brilliant ruby red and translucent. In excellent condition damage-wise, which is also rare for this delicate mineral. Several different habits are present, some seem to be twinned and the smallest crystals are clustered in rosettes and balls, the larger crystals are more distinct and somewhat separated. Super choice.From: Well-Arranged Molecules
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