Orpiment on Calcite
specimen number:
7993070
location:
Jiepaiyu Mine, Shimen, Changde, Hunan, China
description:
A loose sharp scalenohedral crystal of calcite mostly coated with crystallized orpiment. Slight rubbing present typical of these, still in good condition. Complete all around with minor realgar present as well.
Size: 6.0 x 3.0 x 2.5 cm (small-cabinet)
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