Orpiment on Calcite crystal (Ref: 18.1-743)
Shimen (Jiepiayu) Mine, Shimen County, Changde Prefecture, Hunan Province, China
31mm x 20mm x 19mm
minID: WGM-P9T
From the Chinese finds made more than 15 years ago at Shimen. This is a fine thumbnail sized Gemmy Calcite crystal coated on several sides with slender crystals of Orpiment in orange and yellow colors. These were big news when first discovered and the supply dried up very quickly. There were very few good thumbnails since most of the Calcites were much larger. In fine condition the specimen is better in person and now a modern classic. We obtained this piece in China at that time and sold it shortly after. Glad to see it back and have one to offer today. From: Well-Arranged Molecules
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