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Orpiment from Twin Creeks Mine, Cut 62, Humboldt County, Nevada

 
Orpiment from Twin Creeks Mine, Cut 62, Humboldt County, Nevada

Orpiment from Twin Creeks Mine, Cut 62, Humboldt County, Nevada

Orpiment from Twin Creeks Mine, Cut 62, Humboldt County, Nevada

DESCRIPTION:No. 81865
Mineral:Orpiment
Locality:Twin Creeks Mine, Cut 62, Humboldt County, Nevada
Description:Lustrous translucent orange orpiment crystals with remnants of dark gray matrix included in the bottom. The orpiment crystals are prismatic habit with chisel-shaped terminations. The orpiment shows pearly yellow cleavage faces around the perimeter. Ex. Miller collection
Overall Size:20x18x18 mm
Crystals:5-16 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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