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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. 32720
Mineral:Orpiment
Locality:El'brusskiy Mine, 35 km NE of Mount Elbrus, Kabardino-Balkarian Republic, Russia
Description:Bright orange orpiment crystals covering one face of white barite(?) matrix. The rear of the specimen was sawn to trim without damage.
Overall Size:6x4x4 cm
Crystals:4-8 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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