Orpiment, Quiruvilca Mine, Peru, 185 grams
A fine orpiment specimen featuring tabular to prismatic crystals; it is a vivid, translucent orange-yellow, displaying beautiful growth striations and a characteristic resinous luster.
This specimen originates from the Quiruvilca mine in the Quiruvilca region of Peru.
The mineral measures 6.8 x 5 x 3.9 cm.
The piece weighs 185 grams.
(Measurements exclude the base)
Additional photos and online ordering available on the DGminéraux website:
https://www.mineraux-collection.com/fr/mineraux-amerique-s/3258-orpiment-mine-quiruvilca-p%C3%A9rou-185-grammes.html
DG Minéraux - David Gouyon
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Data sheet
- Mineral
- Orpiment
- Country of origin
- Quiruvilca mine, Quiruvilca district, Santiago de Chuco Province, La Libertad, Peru
- Size
- 6,8 x 5 x 3,9 cm
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