Orpiment with Barite
specimen number:
8031501
location:
Quiruvilca mine, La Libertad, Peru
description:
A pretty combination specimen with gemmy blocky colorless glassy crystals of barite measuring to 1.5 cm in size across the top of this matrix covered by botryoidal crystallized orange orpiment. Very minimal rubbing to the orpiment, minor chipping along the edges, still in very good condition. Attractive combination piece.
Size: 6.5 x 4.0 x 2.0 cm (small-cabinet)
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