Orpiment, Quartz
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Perfect orange orpiment crystals to 9 mm are scattered on a milky quartz crystal-lined vug on this fine, old specimen from the historic Mercur District of Utah. These sharp, translucent crystals have a beautiful gem-like quality to them. Ex. John Ydren Collection.
Product details
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions5.5 x 4.9 x 2.7 cm
Added on10/23/2024
LocalityGermany, Rhineland-Palatinate, Mercur Mine
Known provenance
| Date | Collector | Acquisition price |
|---|---|---|
| 08/2024 | Unknown Owner | Not disclosed |
| — | The Arkenstone | Not disclosed |
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a versatile mineral with clear, milky, and colored varieties; crystal forms, formation clues, and tips for identifying amethyst and citrine.Regional guide
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