Orpiment
specimen number:
8031417
location:
Quiruvilca mine, La Libertad, Peru
description:
Excellent example for the species from this locality with very large translucent crystals to 2.7 cm in length on matrix. In very fine condition as well. Crystals of the species from this locality seldom get this large or separated on the matrix.
Size: 7.0 x 5.5 x 3.5 cm (small-cabinet)
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