Realgar with Calcite
specimen number:
1503785
location:
Jiepaiyu Mine, Shimen As-(Au) deposit, Shimen Co., Changde Prefecture, Hunan Province, China
description:
Gorgeous red translucent terminated crystals of realgar to almost 3.0 cm in height coming off matrix. Minor calcite present. Light micro-chipping to some of the lesser crystals close to the matrix, the large prominent crystals in very good condition. Great color, this is still very fresh after over 20 years. Measures 10.0 x 8.0 x 4.0 cm. Shipping weight: 1.21 pounds. Ex Renaud Vochten collection.
Size: 10.0 x 8.0 x 4.0 cm (cabinet)
Collection: Renaud Vochten
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