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Getchellite and Orpiment from Getchell Mine, Humboldt County, Nevada (Type Locality for Getchellite)

 
Getchellite and Orpiment from Getchell Mine, Humboldt County, Nevada (Type Locality for Getchellite)

Getchellite and Orpiment from Getchell Mine, Humboldt County, Nevada (Type Locality for Getchellite)

Getchellite and Orpiment from Getchell Mine, Humboldt County, Nevada (Type Locality for Getchellite)

DESCRIPTION:No. 59191
Mineral:Getchellite and Orpiment
Locality:Getchell Mine, Humboldt County, Nevada (Type Locality for Getchellite)
Description:Crystallized yellow orpiment in gray sulfide-rich matrix with crystallized red getchellite. The getchellite is recognizable by the pearly luster on the cleavage faces which distinguishes it from realgar.
Overall Size:5x4x2.6 cm
Crystals:1-5 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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