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MD-70900
Orpiment
Quiruvilca Mine (La Libertad Mine; ASARCO Mine), Quiruvilca District, Santiago de Chuco Province, La Libertad Department, Peru
Thumbnail, 2.8 x 2.0 x 1.9 cm
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A sharp, lustrous and translucent, yellow-orange orpiment crystal on a bit of matrix from the 1970s to early 1980s finds at Quiruvilca, Peru. This fine crystal is complete all-around and is pristine. An excellent toenail for the species and locality. The two backlit photos highlight the rich color and translucency of the crystal. 2.8 x 2.0 x 1.9 cm