Cinnabar
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Lustrous, radiating, acicular, red cinnabar crystals richly cover the vertical matrix on this excellent specimen from the famous Almaden Mine of California. The crystals reach 1.3 cm, which is large for the mine. Choice, old material from this well-known locality.
Product details
SpeciesCinnabar
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions8.0 x 4.9 x 3.7 cm
Added on10/23/2024
LocalitySpain, Castile-La Mancha, Almadén Mine
Known provenance
| Date | Collector | Acquisition price |
|---|---|---|
| 08/2024 | Unknown Owner | Not disclosed |
| — | The Arkenstone | Not disclosed |
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vivid scarlet crystals with adamantine luster; brittle yet prized, often on white carbonate, from historic mines and modern Chinese localities.Regional guide
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