AllMinerals/JohnBetts-FineMinerals > Online Mineral Museum Photographic Archive > Minerals from Peru > Orpiment |
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DESCRIPTION: | No. 51442 |
Mineral: | Orpiment |
Locality: | Quiruvilca District, Santiago de Chuco Province, La Libertad Department, Peru |
Description: | Translucent orange-yellow orpiment crystals on sulfide-rich matrix. The orpiment crystals are lustrous and have yellow pearly luster on faces that cleaved around the edges. Ex. Larry Krause (1945-2010) collection |
Overall Size: | 6x3.5x2 cm |
Crystals: | 2-8 mm |
Archived: | For reference only |
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