Proustite with Calcite
specimen number:
5003305
location:
Ait Ahmane, Tansifte Caidat, Agdz Cercle, Zagora, Draa-Tafilalet, Morocco
description:
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.
Size: 4.5 x 2.5 x 1.0 cm (miniature)
Collection: Fabre Minerals
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