Orpiment
Unknown Owner
Help improve this recordNo owner is registered for this specimen yet. If it's yours or you know more about it, you can add the owner, provenance, publications and other details.
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
Known provenance
| Date | Collector | Acquisition price |
|---|---|---|
| 02/2026 | Unknown Owner | $415.00 |
| — | Weinrich Minerals | Not disclosed |
Learn more
Mineral guide
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
Comments