Mineral: Proustite
Locality: Chañarcillo, Copiapó Province, Atacama Region, Chile
Dimensions: 3 × 1.8 × 2 cm

Description: Proustite crystals with a prismatic habit and sharp terminations. Between translucent and transparent and with very vivid color. Chañarcillo is one of the most well-known orebodies for the species. Former collection Moutet (Marseille)

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