Orpiment (classic 2001 find)

Item Description

An aesthetic, 3-dimensional cluster of large, extremely lustrous, golden-orange, gemmy orpiment crystals with chisel terminations from the 2001 find at the famous Twin Creeks Gold Mine of Nevada. The prominent doubly terminated crystal is 2.0 cm. This gorgeous piece is from Cut 62 of the mine, one of the major producing areas. This fine specimen is nearly pristine, with only trivial periphery wear. Twin Creeks orpiment of this quality is comparable to any worldwide locality. The original dealer label has a $350 price tag AT THE TIME they came out. The value today is $1000-1200, at least. Pieces of this quality and crystal size only come from recycled collections.