Orpiment - Twin Creeks Mine, USA

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specimen
Orpiment
SpeciesSize
Comments
Details
ColorsOrange
SizeSmall
Dimensions5.2 x 3.7 x 3.6 cm
Species
Description
Sharp, lustrous orange crystals of orpiment, ranging from orange to a dark butterscotch color, from the finds in Nevada that set the standard for how good orpiment specimens can be. 5.2 x 3.7 x 3.6 cm
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Unknown owner
Purchase
Richardson, Texas, USA

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