Proustite - well-crystalized with minor Acanthite
Imiter Mine, Imiter Mining Dist., Tinghir Province
Draa-Tafilalet Region, Morocco
4.3 x 2.3 x 1.8 CM (miniature)
price: $1450
Vivid red crystals on all sides of this very fine miniature Proustite from the famed Imiter mine of Morocco. In exceptional undamaged condition this displays well from any angle. The luster in person is far more bright that photos can show, and the visual impact is top notch. This is nearly all Proustite with just a little Acanthite matrix that is densely covered by these crystals. Far better than average quality and visual impact. Prior to the discovery of fine Proustites in Morocco good specimens were only ever available from the sale of old collections of classic European localities or the long gone Charancillo Mine of Chile. Ruby Silvers like this are prized and highly sought after. While the newer Proustites from Imiter are available now in very limited amounts they are a special chance to obtain a super specimen of this specie at a reasonable price compared to the classics. As this is also a recent find the color is still a fresh vibrant red.
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Proustite - well-crystalized with minor Acanthite
Imiter Mine, Imiter Mining Dist., Tinghir Province
Draa-Tafilalet Region, Morocco
4.3 x 2.3 x 1.8 CM (miniature)
price: $1450
Vivid red crystals on all sides of this very fine miniature Proustite from the famed Imiter mine of Morocco. In exceptional undamaged condition this displays well from any angle. The luster in person is far more bright that photos can show, and the visual impact is top notch. This is nearly all Proustite with just a little Acanthite matrix that is densely covered by these crystals. Far better than average quality and visual impact. Prior to the discovery of fine Proustites in Morocco good specimens were only ever available from the sale of old collections of classic European localities or the long gone Charancillo Mine of Chile. Ruby Silvers like this are prized and highly sought after. While the newer Proustites from Imiter are available now in very limited amounts they are a special chance to obtain a super specimen of this specie at a reasonable price compared to the classics. As this is also a recent find the color is still a fresh vibrant red.
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