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Orpiment from Twin Creeks Mine, Cut 62, Humboldt County, Nevada

 
Orpiment from Twin Creeks Mine, Cut 62, Humboldt County, Nevada

Orpiment from Twin Creeks Mine, Cut 62, Humboldt County, Nevada

DESCRIPTION:No. 29573
Mineral:Orpiment
Locality:Twin Creeks Mine, Cut 62, Humboldt County, Nevada
Description:Bright orange crystals of translucent orpiment in an elongated cluster. The orpiment crystals are lustrous and translucent. Very showy specimen with great color. Minute edge scuffing visible under 20x magnification.
Overall Size:4.5x3x2 cm
Crystals:5-15 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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