Realgar from Shimen Mine, Hunan, China - image 1
Photo by Jeffrey A. Scovil

Realgar from Shimen Mine, Hunan, China

Realgar with calcite, 10-cm field of view, Shimen mine, Changde, Hunan, China. Jeff Scovil photo.

Product details

SpeciesRealgarCalcite
Added on02/13/2026
LocalityChina, Hunan, Shimen Mine
Publications
  • Mineralogical Record Private Mineral Collections In Texas page 82
Current owner
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The Arkenstone
Member since 2026

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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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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.