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Orpiment with Realgar from Getchell Mine, Humboldt County, Nevada

 
Orpiment with Realgar from Getchell Mine, Humboldt County, Nevada

Orpiment with Realgar from Getchell Mine, Humboldt County, Nevada

DESCRIPTION:No. 59564
Mineral:Orpiment with Realgar
Locality:Getchell Mine, Humboldt County, Nevada
Description:Compact mass of crystallized orange-yellow orpiment with minor red realgar scattered throughout. The orpiment crystals are in foliated masses with pearly luster on select faces.
Overall Size:7.5x4x4 cm
Crystals:1-5 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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