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Orpiment from Twin Creeks Mine, Humboldt County, Nevada

 
Orpiment from Twin Creeks Mine, Humboldt County, Nevada

Orpiment from Twin Creeks Mine, Humboldt County, Nevada

DESCRIPTION:No. 19675
Mineral:Orpiment
Locality:Twin Creeks Mine, Humboldt County, Nevada
Description:Lustrous crystals of translucent, golden-yellow orpiment on gray matrix. The crystals are very well crystallized with clean faces and complex form. One of the best miniatures I obtained from this location.
Overall Size:4x3x3 cm
Crystals:4-12 mm
Status: SOLD Buy similar at: Minerals from Western States, USA > Sulfide & Sulfosalt Minerals
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