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Orpiment
- Twin Creeks Mine, Humboldt County, Nevada, USA
- Small Cabinet, 7.0 x 5.0 x 3.5 cm
- Start Time: 08/20/2020 7:00:00 pm (CDT)
- End Time: 08/22/2020 5:40:00 pm (CDT)
- Auction Closed
- Winning Bid: $852
Item Description
This specimen is part of the 2020 Dallas Mineral Collecting Symposium benefit auction, with proceeds benefiting Mineralogical Record, Rocks & Minerals, Tucson Gem and Mineral Society, and mindat.org. Thanks to all of our participants!
Billing for this auction will occur on Monday, August 24, for payment using PayPal or credit card. Shipping will be billed at cost, or please contact brandy@mineralauctions.com if you'd like to plan on picking up items at future shows or during a stop through Dallas.
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A classic specimen from the 1990's digging here that produced the best orpiments found in the USA! This piece is a very fine example in the size range, with a balanced row of bright fiery orange crystals perched on top of sparing matrix. So few of these were on matrix! Most specimens were simply loose clusters, which were really beautiful but not as desirable without the contrast like you see here that sets them up on dark matrix. Like many, this has small peripheral edge wear, but is overall in remarkable shape. Valued $1500. Comes with a custom lucite base.
Donated by Brian and Angela Kosnar.
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Bidding History
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| $852 | 08/22/2020 5:33:28 pm (CDT) |
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