"Nice terminated Orpiment crystals intertwinned with white Calcite crystals. Orpiment is a rare mineral that usually forms with realgar. In fact the two minerals are almost always together. Crystals of orpiment are extremely rare as it usually forms masses and crusts. The masses are sometimes transparent to a degree and have a gemmy quality to them. The yellow color is special to orpiment and can be confused only with a few other minerals. Orpiment is derived from the latin auripigmentum, or golden pigment." Location: Shimen, Hunan Province, China
Size: 5.7 x 3.7 x 3.6 cm.
Weight: 0.5 lbs.
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$115.00 |