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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

DESCRIPTION:No. 24286
Mineral:Orpiment
Locality:Twin Creeks Mine, Cut 62, Humboldt County, Nevada
Description:Beautiful specimen of translucent orange orpiment crystals with complex surfaces with striations. Excellent color and translucency. Externally the crystals are complete and have only minute edge wear visible under magnification.
Overall Size:3.5x3x2 cm
Crystals:5-18 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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