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| DESCRIPTION: | No. 52930 |
| Mineral: | Orpiment |
| Locality: | Getchell Mine, Humboldt County, Nevada |
| Description: | Uncommonly large mass of crystallized yellow-orange orpiment with broad groups of parallel crystals. Minor red realgar is present in crevices between the orpiment crystals. Ex. Chas. W. Velte Jr. (1914-1987) |
| Overall Size: | 8.5x5x5 cm |
| Crystals: | 5-15 mm |
| Archived: | For reference only |
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