Velvety Orpiment Plate

Velvety Orpiment Plate from El'brusskiy Mine, 35 km NE of Mount Elbrus, Kabardino-Balkarian Republic, Russia

Collection

John Betts - Fine Minerals

Description

Fabulous plate of orange, translucent Orpiment crystals 8-9 mm thick. The crystals all terminate on the front face, resulting in a velvet-like appearance.

Locality

El'brusskiy Mine, 35 km NE of Mount Elbrus, Kabardino-Balkarian Republic, Russia

Dimensions

35 x 25 x 10 mm.


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