Sparkling botryoidal red-orange Orpiment museum piece XXL! Crystal cluster - Height: 21.5 cm - Width: 13.5 cm- 3118 g - (1)

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Holds a master’s in chemistry with 25 years’ experience in minerals consulting.

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Description from the seller

Great large piece of glittering botryoidal orpiment surrounded by realgar and some pyrite here and there, from the Quirivilva district, Santiago de Chuco Province, Peru.
It measures 21.5 x 13.5 x 9.5 cm and weighs 3,118 grams. A museum piece, but it should be stored in a dark place. Toxic! Gloves are recommended.

Great large piece of glittering botryoidal orpiment surrounded by realgar and some pyrite here and there, from the Quirivilva district, Santiago de Chuco Province, Peru.
It measures 21.5 x 13.5 x 9.5 cm and weighs 3,118 grams. A museum piece, but it should be stored in a dark place. Toxic! Gloves are recommended.

Details

Number of items
1
Main Mineral
Sparkling botryoidal red-orange Orpiment museum piece XXL!
Mineral Form
Crystal cluster
Weight
3118 g
Origin (Region/ City)
Quiruvilca
Country of Origin
Peru
Height
21.5 cm
Width
13.5 cm
Depth
9.5 cm
The NetherlandsVerified
161
Objects sold
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