Calcite with Orpiment inclusions, Realgar, Stibnite
specimen number:
1501489
location:
Jiepaiyu Mine, Shimen As-(Au) deposit, Shimen Co., Changde Prefecture, Hunan Province, China
description:
Glassy transparent to translucent crystals of scalenohedral calcite measuring to 2.0 cm in size, the showing neat inclusions of yellow orpiment. Minor realgar and stibnite scattered throughout. Micro-chipping present but sparse, this sits up perfectly by itself for display it is quite interesting and neat for the species and locality. Measures 7.5 x 5.0 x 3.5 cm. Shipping weight: 0.26 pounds. Ex Renaud Vochten collection.
Size: 7.5 x 5.5 x 3.0 cm (small-cabinet)
Collection: Renaud Vochten
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