Orpiment with Barite
specimen number:
1258618
location:
El'brusskiy Arsenic mine, Elbrus, Kabardino-Balkarian Republic, Northern Caucasus Region, Russia
description:
One side of this 4.0 x 3.0 x 2.2 cm barite matrix is covered with sparkling attractive orange micro crystals of orpiment. This sits nicely by itself for display. A little damage on the edges as seen, not atypical of these. A nice colorful example for the species. Shipping weight: 0.10 pounds.
Size: 4.0 x 3.0 x 2.2 cm (miniature)
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