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Orpiment on Arsenopyrite from Quiruvilca District, Santiago de Chuco Province, La Libertad Department, Peru

 
Orpiment on Arsenopyrite from Quiruvilca District, Santiago de Chuco Province, La Libertad Department, Peru

Orpiment on Arsenopyrite from Quiruvilca District, Santiago de Chuco Province, La Libertad Department, Peru

DESCRIPTION:No. 21581
Mineral:Orpiment on Arsenopyrite
Locality:Quiruvilca District, Santiago de Chuco Province, La Libertad Department, Peru
Description:Red-orange crystals of orpiment overgrown on arsenopyrite matrix. Some of the crystals have yellow edges that appear to be naturally crystallized when viewed under magnification. Acquired in 1977 from D. Hauck. Ex. Dr. Eugene E. Sensel (1911-2000) collection #717
Overall Size:10x9x4 cm
Crystals:2-5 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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