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Realgar

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This is an extremely large, intensely gemmy and unbelievably impressive crystal of a mineral that rivals just about any in the world for dazzling red color! You typically see these scattered on matrix, of a much smaller size, and not a large, single, prismatic crystal such as this. It has just a couple of very small dings - nothing that matters visibly, in context, for such a large and freestanding crystal. Weighs 48 grams. NOTE: these are very light-sensitive, so you must keep them out of the light! If they stay in your case, they WILL ultimately turn brown!

Product details

SpeciesRealgar
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions6.8 x 2.8 x 1.7 cm
Added on10/23/2024

Known provenance

DateCollectorAcquisition price
08/2024Unknown OwnerNot disclosed
The ArkenstoneNot disclosed

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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.
Regional guide
Realgar from Shimen Mine
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