Proustite, Chanarcillo District, Copiapo, Copiapo Province, Atacama, Chile

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Size: 3.3x3.0x1.8 cm

Species: Proustite

Locality: Chanarcillo District, Copiapo, Copiapo Province, Atacama, Chile

Description: Not often to Chilean proustite specimens come up for sale on the modern mineral market. These historic specimens have become holy grail specimens for the enthusiastic mineral collector who appreciates historical finds. This specimen features a label from the Harold E. Eales collection stating that the specimen was purchased from Burminco and that it was field collected in the 1880’s. The specimen still exabits a red color when light is applied behind it. A fantastic specimen for the discerning collector.

ID: 26477

Size: 3.3x3.0x1.8 cm

Species: Proustite

Locality: Chanarcillo District, Copiapo, Copiapo Province, Atacama, Chile

Description: Not often to Chilean proustite specimens come up for sale on the modern mineral market. These historic specimens have become holy grail specimens for the enthusiastic mineral collector who appreciates historical finds. This specimen features a label from the Harold E. Eales collection stating that the specimen was purchased from Burminco and that it was field collected in the 1880’s. The specimen still exabits a red color when light is applied behind it. A fantastic specimen for the discerning collector.

ID: 26477