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Orpiment on Barite from El'brusskiy Mine, 35 km NE of Mount Elbrus, Kabardino-Balkarian Republic, Russia

 
Orpiment on Barite from El'brusskiy Mine, 35 km NE of Mount Elbrus, Kabardino-Balkarian Republic, Russia

Orpiment on Barite from El'brusskiy Mine, 35 km NE of Mount Elbrus, Kabardino-Balkarian Republic, Russia

DESCRIPTION:No. 62215
Mineral:Orpiment on Barite
Locality:El'brusskiy Mine, 35 km NE of Mount Elbrus, Kabardino-Balkarian Republic, Russia
Description:Lustrous translucent orange orpiment crystals on gray-white barite. The orpiment crystals have small areas on the edges that are yellow, with pearly luster.
Overall Size:4.5x3x2 cm
Crystals:3-6 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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