Proustite with Siderite
specimen number:
1603920
location:
Uchucchacua mine, Lima, Peru
description:
The top of this matrix is mostly covered with glistening deep red micro crystals of proustite. Rhombohedral crystals of siderite are scattered throughout. In good condition, this is a nice combination piece for this locality. At one time the specimen was part of the collection of Jordi Povill of Barcelona, Spain.
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