AllMinerals/JohnBetts-FineMinerals > Online Mineral Museum Photographic Archive > Minerals from Nevada > Realgar on Orpiment |
DESCRIPTION: | No. 12957 |
Mineral: | Realgar on Orpiment |
Locality: | Getchell Mine, Humboldt County, Nevada |
Description: | Blocky yellow orpiment crystals up to 1 cm with overgrowth of bright red acicular realgar crystals up to 4 mm. This specimen is quite stunning under magnification. ex. Al Sebela (1921-2000) collection |
Overall Size: | 7x4x3 cm |
Crystals: | 2-10 mm |
Archived: | For reference only |
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