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Orpiment from El'brusskiy Mine, 35 km NE of Mount Elbrus, Kabardino-Balkarian Republic, Russia

 
Orpiment from El'brusskiy Mine, 35 km NE of Mount Elbrus, Kabardino-Balkarian Republic, Russia

Orpiment from El'brusskiy Mine, 35 km NE of Mount Elbrus, Kabardino-Balkarian Republic, Russia

DESCRIPTION:No. 19621
Mineral:Orpiment
Locality:El'brusskiy Mine, 35 km NE of Mount Elbrus, Kabardino-Balkarian Republic, Russia
Description:Plate of orange, translucent orpiment crystals 10 mm thick. The crystals all terminate on the front face, resulting in a velvet-like appearance.
Overall Size:6x3x2.5 cm
Crystals:10 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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