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Proustite from Erzgebirge, Saxony, Germany

 
Proustite from Erzgebirge, Saxony, Germany

Proustite from Erzgebirge, Saxony, Germany

DESCRIPTION:No. 37542
Mineral:Proustite
Locality:Erzgebirge, Saxony, Germany
Description:Large, lustrous translucent red proustite crystals in two cavities in dark Ag-As matrix. The proustite crystals show their red color well, the result of better-than-average translucency. Many smaller crystals are scattered throughout. Ex. Croad collection
Overall Size:7x4x3 cm
Crystals:.5-8 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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