Realgar
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Alexander Schauss
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Realgar, 2.2 cm, from the Jiepaiyu mine, Shimen deposit, Shimen County, Hunan Province, China. Ex Beth Gordon (1912-1984). The specimen has been kept covered to prevent deterioration (conversion to yellow pararealgar) from light exposure. Jeff Scovil photo.
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SpeciesRealgar
Added on10/22/2024
LocalityChina, Hunan, Shimen Mine
Publications
- Mineralogical Record Special Issue: Refined Elegance page 66
- Mineralogical Record Volume: 45, Issue: 2 page 226
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fiery red, glassy crystals prized for color and rarity; fragile, light-sensitive, and toxic—preserve quality with care.Regional guide
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