Getchellite (superb) with Orpiment (hard to find from this locality)

Item Description

The Twin Creeks Mine is best known for its wonderful, world-classic Orpiment crystals, which are regarded as the finest in the world, but the highlight of this specimen is the excellent blood red Getchellite that can be seen on all sides. As a matter of fact, this might be the finest example of Getchellite that we've ever had to offer in the auctions from this locality. Keep in mind that this rare arsenic antimony sulfosalt is typically not found in specimens that are larger than thumbnails, and this piece not only has plenty of large eye-visible crystals, the are literally all over the piece. Associated grey-black Stibnite and beautiful crystallized clusters of bright orange Orpiment (which measure up to 1.6 cm across) make for a wonderful overall specimen, but it's the Getchellite that really maters here. The crystals has a vitreous platy appearance, and good internal gemminess when backlit. A wonderful example of this fairly rare and desirable species from the classic locality. Valued at $1,500 for the overall size, quality and richness of the specimen.