Morocco, Proustite, Silver, Bouismas Mine, Zagora, Draa-Tafilalet
I have listed these specimens under "Silver" as opposed to dyscrasite or allargentum, as other sources have classified them. The silvery, metallic mineral has silver crystal structure/habit in these specimens and I have had them analysed as silver with a couple of percent of mercury. The calcite has been partially etched away to reveal the dendrites. They are GREAT specimens of SILVER!
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- Item #29553
- Proustite, Xanthoconite
- 10.5x10.1x5.8
cm
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Largest Crystal Size: 45mm
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$75.00
- Bouismas Mine
- Zagora, Draa-Tafilalet
Morocco
- This calcite vein, exposed on top of pyritized rock matrix shows bright red, "ruby silver" crystals. They are very gemmy, red proustite crystals, squished into this very narrow vein. As well, there is one very sharp, orange xanthoconite crystal. Extra postage required. A bit heavy! Rich!
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- Item #29559
- Proustite
- 5.1x4.1x0.9
cm
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Largest Crystal Size: 4mm
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$75.00
- Bouismas Mine
- Zagora, Draa-Tafilalet
Morocco
- One end of this calcite vein fragment is covered with deep, red, well formed proustite crystals. Very nice example of this particular "Ruby Silver" mineral.
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- Item #29560
- Proustite, Arsenopyrite
- 9.6x4.5x2.0
cm
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Largest Crystal Size: 5mm
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$125.00
- Bouismas Mine
- Zagora, Draa-Tafilalet
Morocco
- Two areas of proustite and arsenopyrite crystals, together, that appear to be in dendritic habit. Perhaps they replaced native silver in this calcite vein? At least I think the darker mineral is arsenopyrite! Interesting and unusual example.
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