Orpiment
specimen number:
1259010
location:
Quiruvilca Mine, La Libertad Department, Peru
description:
Orange terminated prismatic crystals of orpiment to 2.0 cm in length nice over the top of a 10.5 x 8.5 x 3.0 cm matrix. Slight rubbing present as typical of these, still this one is in very fine condition. Makes for an excellent cabinet example for the species from this locality. Shipping weight: 0.7 pounds.
Size: 10.5 x 8.5 x 3.0 cm (cabinet)
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