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Getchellite in Orpiment from Getchell Mine, Humboldt County, Nevada (Type Locality for Getchellite)

 
Getchellite in Orpiment from Getchell Mine, Humboldt County, Nevada (Type Locality for Getchellite)

Getchellite in Orpiment from Getchell Mine, Humboldt County, Nevada (Type Locality for Getchellite)

DESCRIPTION:No. 58929
Mineral:Getchellite in Orpiment
Locality:Getchell Mine, Humboldt County, Nevada (Type Locality for Getchellite)
Description:Compact mass of crystallized yellow orpiment with a vein of crystallized red getchellite running through the middle. The getchellite is recognizable by the pearly luster on the cleavage faces which distinguishes it from realgar. Ex. B. Gaber collection #610a; ex. Paul Pohwat collection #708 (Mineral Collection Manager at Smithsonian)
Overall Size:4x3.5x3 cm
Crystals:1-3 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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