Orpiment
specimen number:
2581018
location:
Quiruvilca Mine, La Libertad, Peru
description:
The top side of this 12.5 x 7.5 x 2.0 cm matrix is covered with orange crystals of orpiment to 1.5 cm in size. Very slight rubbing present, not atypical of these. Still in good condition and a nice hand sized example for the species from this locality. Shipping weight: 0.74 pounds.
Size: 12.5 x 7.5 x 2.0 cm (cabinet)
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