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Orpiment and Calcite from El'brusskiy Mine, 35 km NE of Mount Elbrus, Kabardino-Balkarian Republic, Russia

 
Orpiment and Calcite from El'brusskiy Mine, 35 km NE of Mount Elbrus, Kabardino-Balkarian Republic, Russia

Orpiment and Calcite from El'brusskiy Mine, 35 km NE of Mount Elbrus, Kabardino-Balkarian Republic, Russia

DESCRIPTION:No. 14090
Mineral:Orpiment and Calcite
Locality:El'brusskiy Mine, 35 km NE of Mount Elbrus, Kabardino-Balkarian Republic, Russia
Description:Large cluster of translucent yellow orpiment crystals up to 1 cm with colorless calcite crystal overgrowth up to 1 cm. Minor edge dings do not detract from this colorful specimen.
Overall Size:9x7x6 cm
Crystals:5-10 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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