Proustite

  
  
Proustite on massive stephanite matrix
Origin: Freiberg, Erzgebirge, Saxony, Germany
Sample size: 2.1 x 1.6 x 1.2 cm
 
  
  
Proustite, acanthite and silver on quartz
Origin: Zschorlau, Schneeberg Dist., Saxony, Germany
Ex. Lieber and Cilen collection
Sample size: 10.0 x 5.9 x 3.0 cm
 

Photo courtesy of: 

Rob Lavinsky

The Arkenstone

 

Origin: Freiberg District, Erzgebirge, Saxony, Germany
Sample size: 10 x 7 x 16 mm
 
  
Dark proustite dispersed throughout matrix
  
Origin: Uchucchacua Mine, Oyon Province, Lima Department, Peru
Ex. Don Belsher collection
Sample size: 10.5 x 4.5 x 6.4 cm (top), miniature, crystal grouping of 9 mm across (2nd/bottom row)
 

Photo courtesy of: 

Dan Weinrich

Dealer in fine mineral specimens

 

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