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Hutchinsonite with Orpiment

Hutchinsonite with Orpiment

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Locality
Quiruvilca, La Libertad Dept., Peru
Minerals
Orpiment, Hutchinsonite
Dimensions
12.5 x 10 x 7 cm
Size class
Cabinet
SID
J955

Large sulfide rich matrix with botryoidal Orpiment and red crystals of Hutchinsonite. Hutchinsonite is a rare thallium sulfosalt species and these recently found red crystals are some of the best ever found. Crystals reach 6mm long and both the Orpiment and Hutchinsonite are present on two sides. Impressive large display piece.