Barite-with-Orpiment, Realgar
specimen number:
2451561
location:
Quiruvilca Mine, La Libertad, Peru
description:
Beautiful combination specimen with lustrous tabular translucent crystals of barite to 4.0 cm in size over the top of an orange crystallized botryoidal orpiment matrix. Measures 8.5 x 6.0 x 5.0 cm. In very good condition with just minor scratching on the orpiment, not atypical of these. Small crystals of realgar scattered throughout. Excellent small cabinet example for this locality. Shipping weight: 0.55 pounds. Ex Jordi Povill collection.
Size: 8.5 x 6.0 x 5.0 cm (small-cabinet)
Collection: Jordi Povill
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