Barite with Orpiment, Realgar
specimen number:
2451771
location:
Quiruvilca Mine, La Libertad, Peru
description: Very attractive combination piece, museum size, with glassy translucent blocky crystals of barite to 3.8 cm in size scattered over the top of this 17.5 x 14.0 x 4.0 cm dark orange crystallized botryoidal orpiment matrix. Small crystals of realgar scattered throughout. Minimal micro-chipping present, I think in very good condition especially considering the size of the piece. Shipping weight: 3.23 pounds. Ex Jordi Povill collection.
Size: 17.5 x 14.0 x 4.0 cm (large-cabinet)
Collection: Jordi Povill
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