Orpiment
specimen number:
8621244
location:
Quiruvilca Mine, La Libertad, Peru
description:
Brilliant orange slightly translucent crystals of orpiment across the top of this matrix. Very minimal chipping present typical of these, this one is in better condition than most. Good example for the species.
Size: 7.0 x 3.0 x 2.0 cm (small-cabinet)
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Number: (2072006)
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