Proustite with Acanthite, Quartz
specimen number:
8039423
location:
Uchucchacua mine, Lima Department, Peru
description:
Deep red crystals of proustite to 0.5 cm size on matrix with smaller metallic acanthite crystals. Sparkling crystals of micro quartz present as well. In very good condition and quite good for the species from this locality.
Size: 3.5 x 3.0 x 2.5 cm (miniature)
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