Orpiment
specimen number:
1647029
location:
Quiruvilca Mine, La Libertad, Peru
description:
Crystals of orpiment measuring to 1.2 cm in size covering the top of a thin matrix. This is in good condition for one of these with just minimal rubbing present. Classic material for the species for the locality. I would guess that this was collected in the 1980s.
Size: 13.0 x 11.0 x 2.0 cm (cabinet)
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