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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. 63439
Mineral:Orpiment
Locality:Quiruvilca District, Santiago de Chuco Province, La Libertad Department, Peru
Description:Lustrous transparent red (slight orange tint) orpiment crystals on pyrite-quartz matrix. The orpiment crystals are flattened blades and have small areas on the edges that are yellow, with pearly luster. Excellent color for orpiment. Ex. Mort Metersky collection
Overall Size:18x15x13 mm
Crystals:4-10 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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