Orpiment
specimen number:
8121684
location:
Quiruvilca mine, La Libertad, Peru
description:
Lustrous orange slightly translucent crystals to 1.5 cm in size covering this matrix. Light micro-chipping present, very typical of these, this one I think is an extra good condition for the species and is quite attractive.
Size: 6.0 x 3.5 x 3.5 cm (small-cabinet)
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