Calcite with Orpiment inclusions, Realgar, Stibnite
specimen number:
1501491
location:
Jiepaiyu Mine, Shimen As-(Au) deposit, Shimen Co., Changde Prefecture, Hunan Province, China
description:
Glassy scalenohedral crystals of calcite measuring to 0.7 cm in size, these yellowish in color due to inclusions of orpiment, throughout a 7.0 x 5.0 x 4.0 cm matrix. Minor realgar and stibnite present as well. In good condition with only the most minimal of micro-chipping, this does sit up perfectly by itself for display. Crystallized all around. Very unique and attractive specimen. Shipping weight: 0.16 pounds. Ex Renaud Vochten collection.
Size: 7.0 x 5.0 x 4.0 cm (small-cabinet)
Collection: Renaud Vochten
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