Barite with Orpiment, Realgar
specimen number:
2451628
location:
Quiruvilca Mine, La Libertad, Peru
description:
Large creamy thick tabular crystals of translucent barite to 4.5 cm in size over the top of a orange botryoidal crystallized orpiment matrix. Many needle like red crystals of realgar to 0.8 cm scattered throughout. Some chipping present, still I think in good condition. Measures 14.0 x 9.0 x 6.0 cm and displays nicely on its own. Shipping weight: 2.36 pounds. Ex Jordi Povill collection.
Size: 14.0 x 9.0 x 6.0 cm (cabinet)
Collection: Jordi Povill
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