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(MGW) ORPIMENT SPECIMEN GOLD BAR MINE USA 110 CTS FP 898

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ORPIMENT SPECIMENT FROM RUSSIA

 As2S3 

THIS SPECIMEN WAS MINED AT THE GOLD BAR MINE IN EUREKA COUNTRY USA. THE GOLD MINE IS NOW CLOSED BUT IT PRODUCED SOME GREAT SPECIMENS.

ORPIMENT IS AN ORANGE TO YELLOW MINERAL THAT IS FOUND WORLDWIDE,AND OCCURS AS A SUBLIMATION PRODUCT IN VOLCANIC FUMAROLES, LOW TEMPERATURES HYDROTHERMAL VEINS, HOT SPRINGS AND AS A BYPRODUCT OF THE DECAY OF ANOTHER ARSENIC MINERAL, REALGAR.

 IT WAS AN IMPORTANT ITEM OF TRADE IN THE ROMAN EMPIRE AND WAS USE AS A MEDICE IN CHINA ALTHOUGH IT IS HIGH TOXIC. IT WAS ALSO USED AS A FLY POISON AND TO POISON ARROWS. BECAUSE OF ITS STRIKING COLOR, IT WAS ALSO A FAVOURITE WITH ALCHEMISTS SEARCHING FOR A WAY TO MAKE GOLD, BOITH IN CHINA AND THE WEST.

 ORPIMENT WAS GROUND, PROCESSED AND USED FOR CENTURIES AS A PIGMENT IN PAINTING, BEING ONE OF THE FEW CLEAR, BRIGHT YELLOW PIGMENTS AVAILABLE TO ARTISTS UP UNTIL THE 19TH CENTURY. 

SIZE: 35 X 26 X 17 MM APPROX.

WEIGHT: 22 GMS/ 110 CTS APPROX 

 

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(MGW) ORPIMENT SPECIMEN GOLD BAR MINE USA 110 CTS FP 898
Qld, Australia
Owned by sedagems

  • stylesjc
    stylesjc
    Positive

    As described and well shipped. I would buy from this seller again.

  • spreadingadder
    spreadingadder
    Positive

    Got here fast! Beautiful blue color! Awesome folks to deal with. Thank you Seda gems!

  • spreadingadder
    spreadingadder
    Positive

    Fast shipping! Happy with these bright stones! Always great doing business with Seda Gems and Seda Opals!

  • rickferreira626
    rickferreira626
    Positive

    A gorgeous pair blue topaz stones. This is one happy customer.

10%
Coupon code SEDADEALS
Valid Until
4th Apr 2025

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Shipping Details

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$16.00 21 days via Registered Shipping
Ships from:
Australia

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Overview

Listing Type : Standard
Product ID : 11027
Starts : 14th March 2025 09:22 am PDT
* All prices are in USD