DC16 Orpiment
Jiepaiyu Mine, Shimen As- deposit, Shimen Co., Changde Pref., Hunan Prov., China
7.3x 5.3x 4.0 cm
$225

A specimen of elongated orpiment crystals from Shimen. These are usually heavily damaged and somewhat mistreated (orpiment is particularly susceptible to showing scuff marks), but this piece is in remarkably good condition, all things considered. Sawn on the base and side.







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