Orpiment
specimen number:
1503598
location:
Quiruvilca Mine, La Libertad Department, Peru
description:
Large very nice terminated crystals of orange orpiment to 1.7 cm in size over the top of a 9.5 x 6.0 x 2.0 cm matrix. Very minimal rubbing as seen, typical of these, I think in very good condition. Nice example for the species from this locality. Shipping weight: 0.46 pounds. Ex Renaud Vochten collection.
Size: 9.5 x 6.0 x 2.0 cm (cabinet)
Collection: Renaud Vochten
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