Orpiment with Barite
specimen number:
1503834
location:
El'brusskiy Arsenic mine, Elbrus, Kabardino-Balkarian Republic, Northern Caucasus Region, Russia
description:
Sparkling crystal groupings of dark orange orpiment scattered over the front side of a 17.0 x 15.5 x 1.0 cm barite rich matrix. Minor quartz present as well. Light micro-chipping present is seen, overall I think in very good condition for one of these. Shipping weight: 1.83 pounds. Ex Renaud Vochten collection.
Size: 17.5 x 15.0 x 1.0 cm (large-cabinet)
Collection: Renaud Vochten
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