Orpiment
specimen number:
2452454
location:
Quiruvilca Mine, La Libertad, Peru
description:
Orange crystals of orpiment to 1.5 cm in size over the top of this 15.0 x 8.0 x 4.0 cm matrix. Typical of these there is very minimal micro-chipping present. Still in good condition with nice large crystals for the locality. A small metallic prismatic crystal of hutchinsonite is present as well. Shipping weight: 1.74 pounds. Ex Jordi Povill collection.
Size: 15.0 x 8.0 x 4.0 cm (large-cabinet)
Collection: Jordi Povill
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