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Orpiment
- Elbrusskiy Mine, Elbrus, N. Caucasus Mts., Russia
- Small Cabinet, 7.5 x 6.2 x 3.0 cm
- Start Time: 10/01/2012 6:30:00 pm (CDT)
- End Time: 10/04/2012 6:34:33 pm (CDT)
- Auction Closed
Item Description
These gorgeous Russian orpiments are possessed of one of the brightest and juiciest orange-red hues you will find in the mineral kingdom! They form in sparkly, ball-like clusters, which, observed closely, are actually extremely gemmy, euhedral crystals stacked closely together - of a higher quality, in fact, than even the famous Nevada orpiments - only smaller. This particular larger than average piece is in great shape. The contrast of the orpiment on the white matrix is dramatic! Valued at $300.