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Realgar

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Realgar crystal, 5.9 cm, from the Shimen mine, Hunan Province, China. Photo by Jeff Scovil.

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SpeciesRealgar
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions5.9 cm
Added on02/13/2026
LocalityChina, Hunan, Shimen Mine
Publications
  • Mineralogical Record Mineral Collections In American Northeast page 372
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Edward Strickler

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Realgar
Mineral guide
Learn about Realgar
fiery red, glassy crystals prized for color and rarity; fragile, light-sensitive, and toxic—preserve quality with care.
Realgar
Regional guide
Realgar from Shimen Mine
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Locality guide
Shimen Mine
A collector's guide to Shimen Mine, China: its geology, mining history and notable minerals, illustrated with the 106 specimens documented from this locality on EarthWonders.