Orpiment; Getchell Mine, NV, USA; Scab; unique piece
Orpiment from the Getchell Mine, NV, USA – small cabinet specimen as unique piece
This small cabinet specimen originates from the famous Getchell Mine in Nevada, USA, a world renowned locality for arsenic bearing minerals. The specimen displays Orpiment with its characteristic golden yellow to orange yellow coloration on dark matrix. The mineralized areas create an attractive color contrast and clearly show the typical appearance of this rare arsenic sulfide mineral. No distinct crystals are developed on this specimen, and the mineral occurs mainly as massive to fine grained aggregates.
Geology & Origin
Orpiment is an arsenic sulfide mineral with the chemical formula As₂S₃. It typically forms in low temperature hydrothermal deposits and is commonly associated with Realgar, Arsenopyrite and other arsenic bearing minerals. The Getchell Mine is one of Nevada's most important gold deposits and is also known for numerous rare arsenic minerals. Specimens from this classic locality are highly valued by mineral collectors because of their mineralogical significance.
Legal Notice
This mineral contains arsenic compounds. Avoid direct skin contact, do not inhale any dust produced, and keep the material out of reach of children. Not suitable for use in water or as a healing stone. Intended for collection and display purposes only.
This table is for general information and orientation, although the sizes of the stones may vary. In addition, this specification is handled differently from region to region.
| Sizes | Description | approx. Sizes in mm/cm | approx. Sizes in INCH | |
| Capsule | Capsule | 0.1–0.5 mm in a transparent hard capsule (approx. 1 cm) | capsule contents 0.1–0.5 mm | capsule contents 0.004–0.02 in |
| TN/mm | Micromount (TN = Thumbnail) | everything fitting in a TN Perky box or a MM box of approx. 1 in | approx. 0.5–2.5 cm | max. 1 in |
| Min | Miniature specimen | will not fit a TN or MM box anymore | approx. 2.5–5 cm | approx. 0.2–1.0 in |
| Scab | small cabinet specimen | approx. one-third to half a hand size | approx. 5–9 cm | approx. 1.0–2.0 in |
| Cab | cabinet specimen | full hand size | approx. 9–15 cm | approx. 2.0–3.5 in |
| large Cab | large cabinet specimen | approx. two hand sizes | approx. 15–30 cm | approx. 3.5–6.0 in |
| very large Cab | very large cabinet specimen | everything larger, no upper limit |
Abbreviations commonly used in mineralogy.
| Abbreviation | Meaning |
| xl | single crystal, possible with matrix |
| xls | noticeable crystals |
| (xl) | embedded or damaged |
| (xls) | embedded or damaged |
| MASS | massive and/or amorphous pieces |
| TYP | type locality of the original description |
| SWUV | shortwave-UV-reaction |
| UV | ultraviolet reaction |
| SC | self-collected |
| U | unique (single unique piece) |
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
Steinslieth 11
D-37130 Gleichen OT Klein Lengden
Email: info@mikon-online.com
| shipment-weight, NOT netto weight (kg) | 0.100000 |
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