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ORPIMENT SNOW CALCITE
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An Orpiment Snow Calcite Mineral Specimen formation. Orange in colour with long terminated crystals jutting out.Great contrast with a Snow White Calcite Crystal in the center. In days of yore this mineral was used for colour pigment and knocking off a few Kings and Queens. This specimen is from very old stock. It is toxic.
Location:
Jiepaiyu Mine (Shimen), Changde Prefecture, Hunan, China.
Dimensions:
4.5cm x 3.8cm x 3.8cm, 38g.
ORPIMENT As2S3, Arsenic Sulfide.
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CompareORPIMENT SNOW CALCITE
An Orpiment Snow Calcite Mineral Specimen formation. Vibrant Orange in colour with long terminated crystals jutting out.Great contrast with a Snow White Calcite Crystal in the center. In days of yore this mineral was used for colour pigment and knocking off a few Kings and Queens. This specimen is from very old stock. It is toxic.
Location:
Jiepaiyu Mine (Shimen), Changde Prefecture, Hunan, China.
Dimensions:
4.5cm x 3.8cm x 3.8cm, 38g.
ORPIMENT As2S3, Arsenic Sulfide.
A major ore of arsenic, formerly used for pigments, firework colouring agent and as mineral specimens.
Orpiment is derived from the latin auripigmentum or golden pigment. Its use as a dye or pigment is limited due to its instability. Over time, orpiment will deteriorate into a powder. The process takes a long time and but exposure to light will accelerate it. Specimens should be stored in dark, enclosed containers.
Health Risks
Contains Arsenic, always wash hands after handling container. Like don’t touch it and don’t blow the dust off it as you don’t want to inhale the dust. This one is like the pretty looking spider…
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| Weight | 38 g |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 4.5 × 3.8 × 3.8 cm |
| color | Orange, White |
An Orpiment Snow Calcite Mineral Specimen formation. Orange in colour with long terminated crystals jutting out.Great contrast with a Snow White Calcite Crystal in the center. In days of yore this mineral was used for colour pigment and knocking off a few Kings and Queens. This specimen is from very old stock. It is toxic.
Location:
Jiepaiyu Mine (Shimen), Changde Prefecture, Hunan, China.
Dimensions:
4.5cm x 3.8cm x 3.8cm, 38g.
ORPIMENT As2S3, Arsenic Sulfide.
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