$280Median
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$450Last sale
Orpiment from Quiruvilca Mine, Quiruvilca District, La Libertad, Peru
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Crystals of orpiment measuring to 1.2 cm in size covering the top of a thin matrix. This is in good condition for one of these with just minimal rubbing present. Classic material for the species for the locality. I would guess that this was collected in the 1980s.
Product details
SpeciesOrpiment
SizeCabinet
Dimensions13.0 x 11.0 x 2.0 cm
Added on08/19/2025
LocalityPeru, La Libertad, Quiruvilca Mine
Current owner
Unknown Owner
- Acquired
- Feb 2026
- Price paid
- $415.00
Previous owners
| Date | Collector | Acquisition price |
|---|---|---|
| — | Weinrich Minerals | Not disclosed |
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Learn about Orpiment
lemon-yellow arsenic sulfide with silky luster and foliated crystals; prized for color and dramatic display, with notable localities in Nevada, Huna…Regional guide
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