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Cinnabar from Tongren, Guizhou, China

 
Cinnabar from Tongren, Guizhou, China

Cinnabar from Tongren, Guizhou, China

DESCRIPTION:No. 32689
Mineral:Cinnabar
Locality:Tongren, Guizhou, China
Description:Large crystal of red cinnabar on yellow-white calcite crystals. The matrix is sawn to trim without damage. The cinnabar crystal is translucent and lustrous. Very large crystal for this hard to find mineral.
Overall Size:5.5x4x3.5 cm
Crystals:15 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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