AllMinerals/JohnBetts-FineMinerals > Online Mineral Museum Photographic Archive > Minerals from Peru > Orpiment |
DESCRIPTION: | No. 28845 |
Mineral: | Orpiment |
Locality: | Quiruvilca District, Santiago de Chuco Province, La Libertad Department, Peru |
Description: | Translucent red-orange orpiment crystals up to 10 mm on matrix. The orpiment crystals have yellowing on some outer edges, but are quite translucent with excellent color. Collected pre-1979. |
Overall Size: | 25x20x11 mm |
Crystals: | 5-10 mm |
Archived: | For reference only |
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