Proustite

specimen number:
9302256

location:
Imiter mine, Souss-Massa-Draa, Morocco

description:

An exceptional specimen featuring lustrous red, slightly translucent crystals of proustite richly scattered across the top of a crystallized calcite matrix. The proustite displays vivid ruby coloration with a glowing internal depth, beautifully contrasted by the pale, textured calcite beneath, creating a refined and highly aesthetic composition. Preserved in great condition, the crystals retain sharp definition and vibrant brilliance, exemplifying the finest qualities of this celebrated silver sulfosalt. The Imiter Mine, located in the Anti Atlas region of Morocco, is one of the world's most important silver deposits and has produced outstanding specimens of proustite and other rare silver minerals. Since large scale modern mining began in the 20th century, Imiter has earned international recognition among collectors for yielding some of the most colorful and well crystallized examples of ruby silver on the market. This piece represents a superb combination of rarity, condition, and visual impact, an elite addition to any serious collection of fine silver minerals.

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