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Orpiment on Realgar

Palomo Mine
Castrovirreyna, Huancavelica
Peru
Dimensions: 4.2x2.54x2.8 cm
Largest crystal size: 12mm mm
Price: CA

Intense red realgar is seen under an alteration coating of waxy orange Orpiment. The orpiment covers the entire specimen including the sphalerite base that the crystals sit on. Some small damages can be seen that expose the interior red realgar. Unusual!

Note: All prices are in Canadian dollars (CAD). International customers are charged in CAD, exchange rate is calculated automatically by your bank/paypal upon checkout.

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