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

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

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

DESCRIPTION:No. 39237
Mineral:Orpiment
Locality:Quiruvilca District, Santiago de Chuco Province, La Libertad Department, Peru
Description:Bright orange translucent orpiment crystals covering one face of gray matrix. On the edges the orpiment crystals show a pearly yellow luster all around. The bright color makes this a very showy specimen.
Overall Size:8x5x3 cm
Crystals:3-13 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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