Orpiment with Calcite
specimen number:
1505692
location:
Jiepaiyu Mine, Shimen, Changde, Hunan, China
description:
Superb prismatic terminated orange crystals of orpiment to almost 2.5 cm in height coming off a calcite matrix. Measures 11.0 x 6.0 x 4.0 cm in size. Very minimal rubbing present is seen, this typical of almost every Chinese orpiment specimen I have seen. Sits nicely by itself for display. Shipping weight: 2.07 pounds. Ex Renaud Vochten collection.
Size: 11.0 x 6.0 x 4.0 cm (cabinet)
Collection: Renaud Vochten
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