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Orpiment

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From the famous find that redefined the species in terms of quality, a beautiful small mini with superb flashing luster and bright orange color. This piece has SHARP crystals to 1.5 cm with incrdible, top quality luster to them

Product details

SpeciesOrpiment
SizeMiniature
Dimensions3.5 x 3.0 x 2.5 cm
Added on10/23/2024
LocalityUSA, Nevada, Twin Creeks Mine

Known provenance

DateCollectorAcquisition price
08/2024Unknown OwnerNot disclosed
—The ArkenstoneNot disclosed

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Orpiment
Mineral guide
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lemon-yellow arsenic sulfide with silky luster and foliated crystals; prized for color and dramatic display, with notable localities in Nevada, Huna…
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Orpiment from Twin Creeks Mine, Nevada, USA
Twin Creeks Mine, Nevada: iconic orange-to-honey yellow crystals with luster, rescued from mining, prized for color, translucency, and quality.