Realgar with Calcite
specimen number:
1501137
location:
Jiepaiyu Mine, Shimen As-(Au) deposit, Shimen Co., Changde Prefecture, Hunan Province, China
description: Gorgeous bright brilliant red fresh translucent crystals of terminated realgar to 1.0 cm in length over this 12.0 x 10.0 x 7.0 cm matrix. Colorless gemmy crystals of calcite present as well. Minor chipping is seen. Sits perfectly by itself for display. This has been properly kept in the dark and is as fresh as the day it was collected. The piece does need to be stored out of light. Shipping weight: 2.29 pounds. Ex Renaud Vochten collection.
Size: 12.0 x 10.0 x 7.0 cm (cabinet)
Collection: Renaud Vochten
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