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Orpiment and Realgar from White Caps Mine, Manhattan District, Nye County, Nevada

 
Orpiment and Realgar from White Caps Mine, Manhattan District, Nye County, Nevada

DESCRIPTION:No. 26053
Mineral:Orpiment and Realgar
Locality:White Caps Mine, Manhattan District, Nye County, Nevada
Description:Solid mass of yellow orpiment with blood-red realgar. Under magnification many of the individual crystals can be seen to be translucent. Ex. Stuart F. Wise collection #126
Overall Size:8x7x5 cm
Crystals:1 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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