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Realgar with Orpiment from Getchell Mine, Humboldt County, Nevada

 
Realgar with Orpiment from Getchell Mine, Humboldt County, Nevada

Realgar with Orpiment from Getchell Mine, Humboldt County, Nevada

DESCRIPTION:No. 46987
Mineral:Realgar with Orpiment
Locality:Getchell Mine, Humboldt County, Nevada
Description:Shallow cavities in orpiment-rich matrix lined with transparent red acicular realgar crystals. Looks beautiful under magnification.
Overall Size:6.5x5x4 cm
Crystals:1-3 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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