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Getchellite, Orpiment; Getchell Mine, Nevada, USA; 1 unique flat
$280.00
Only 1 left
Item number
MINER1025726
Getchellite and Orpiment from the Getchell Mine in Nevada, USA. 1 unique flat.
This visually striking flat contains numerous specimens with vibrant yellow to orange Orpiment alongside reddish to dark green Getchellite. The strong color contrasts of these arsenic sulfosalts stand out vividly against the darker host rocks. Several pieces show lustrous surfaces with metallic or pearly luster. A mineralogically intriguing combination of rare arsenic minerals from a classic locality in Nevada.
Geology & origin
The Getchell Mine in Nevada, USA, is a well-known locality for secondary arsenic and sulfosalt minerals formed under hydrothermal conditions in mineralized rock zones. Getchellite is a rare sulfide arsenic mineral with distinctive red to reddish-brown color, named after its type locality. Orpiment, a classic yellow arsenic sulfide, typically forms in the oxidation zones of arsenic-rich ore deposits and has a long history as a natural pigment.
Usage Instructions
This product is ideal as a collector's item, decorative element, teaching material, or for scientific and exhibition purposes.
Legal Notices
Safety
We accept no liability for damages resulting from improper and/or non-recommended use. Please carefully assess the suitability of the product before any alternative use.
Responsible Provider
Mikon Mineralienkontor GmbH
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D-37130 Gleichen OT Klein Lengden
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| shipment-weight, NOT netto weight (kg) | 1.500000 |
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