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Realgar in Gypsum var. Selenite from Julcani District, Huancavelica, Peru

 
Realgar in Gypsum var. Selenite from Julcani District, Huancavelica, Peru

Realgar in Gypsum var. Selenite from Julcani District, Huancavelica, Peru

Realgar in Gypsum var. Selenite from Julcani District, Huancavelica, Peru

DESCRIPTION:No. 37935
Mineral:Realgar in Gypsum var. Selenite
Locality:Julcani District, Huancavelica, Peru
Description:Transparent gypsum, variety selenite crystals up to 30 mm long with bright red inclusions of realgar crystals up to 4 mm with a few incomplete realgar crystals that are not included within the gypsum. The gypsum prevented any degradation of the realgar.
Overall Size:11x8x5 cm
Crystals:1-30 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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