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Orpiment on Hutchinsonite from Quiruvilca District, Santiago de Chuco Province, La Libertad Department, Peru

 
Orpiment on Hutchinsonite from Quiruvilca District, Santiago de Chuco Province, La Libertad Department, Peru

Orpiment on Hutchinsonite from Quiruvilca District, Santiago de Chuco Province, La Libertad Department, Peru

DESCRIPTION:No. 29396
Mineral:Orpiment on Hutchinsonite
Locality:Quiruvilca District, Santiago de Chuco Province, La Libertad Department, Peru
Description:Translucent orange orpiment crystals up to 10 mm on dark hutchinsonite matrix. The crystals cover all surfaces around the specimen. Good specimen with minimal imperfections. Ex. John Durkos collection #969
Overall Size:8x7x7 cm
Crystals:1-10 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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