Cut 62, Twin Creeks Mine, Potosi District, Humboldt Co., Nevada, USA

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Orpiment : As₂S₃
	Cut 62, Twin Creeks Mine, Potosi District, Humboldt Co., Nevada, USA 3.5 x 3 x 2.5 cm. From the famous find that redefined the species in terms of quality, a beautiful small miniature with superb flashing luster and bright orange color. This piece has sharp crystals to 1.5 cm with incredible, top quality lustre to them. This is a modern classic from early 2000's.
© Rob Lavinsky	Photo ID: 171981 View Count: 78
Orpiment : As₂S₃
	Cut 62, Twin Creeks Mine, Potosi District, Humboldt Co., Nevada, USA Orpiment (1999).Main crystal size: 2.2 x 1.5 cm. Specimen size: 6.3 x 6 x 3.3 cm.
© Javier Taguas	Photo ID: 62852 View Count: 220
Orpiment : As₂S₃
	Cut 62, Twin Creeks Mine, Potosi District, Humboldt Co., Nevada, USA BIG, fat crystals of orange orpiment (closer to the familiar butterscotch in person), to 2 cm! This specimen is from the famous Nevada find that redefined how good orpiments can get. There is edge wear on some of the crystals. 7.5 x 6.5 x 3.2 cm
© Rob Lavinsky	Photo ID: 52110 View Count: 213
Orpiment : As₂S₃
	Cut 62, Twin Creeks Mine, Potosi District, Humboldt Co., Nevada, USA Gleaming orange crystals of orpiment, lustrous as wet candy, to over a centimeter - from the finds of a few years ago that redefined just how beautiful orpiments can be; they are the undisputed best orpiments in the world! 4.5 x 4.3 x 4.0cm
© Rob Lavinsky	Photo ID: 43116 View Count: 254
Orpiment : As₂S₃
	Cut 62, Twin Creeks Mine, Potosi District, Humboldt Co., Nevada, USA An orpiment from the famous Nevada finds a few years back that redefined how good orpiments can get. They are certainly the prettiest known for the species. This is a cluster of fine crystals to 1.7 cm across. The color is a bit more towards butterscotch in person. Nearly all of these have little bruises here and there, as they are so soft, but ...
© Rob Lavinsky	Photo ID: 70656 View Count: 196
Orpiment : As₂S₃
	Cut 62, Twin Creeks Mine, Potosi District, Humboldt Co., Nevada, USA Specimen is 8 cm wide. Photo and collection, T. Peterson.
© Tony Peterson	Photo ID: 95972 View Count: 146
Orpiment : As₂S₃
	Cut 62, Twin Creeks Mine, Potosi District, Humboldt Co., Nevada, USA In early 1999 an outstanding find of beautifully crystallized orpiment specimens was made at this locality. Thousands of specimens, ranging from poor to top quality, were recovered between the months of April and October. The specimen shown above is a superb colorful undamaged example of the highest quality. Crystals to 17 mm in length, ...
© Dan Weinrich	Photo ID: 23253 View Count: 323
Orpiment : As₂S₃
	Cut 62, Twin Creeks Mine, Potosi District, Humboldt Co., Nevada, USA An uncommon CABINET-SIZED specimen of bright, sharp and lustrous primary orpiment from the mine that set a new standard for the species. The translucent crystals are beautifully striated and have textbook form. There is one bruise where the crystals were contacted, but overall the specimen is in wonderful condition, and can actually be displayed ...
© Rob Lavinsky	Photo ID: 34648 View Count: 268
Orpiment : As₂S₃
	Cut 62, Twin Creeks Mine, Potosi District, Humboldt Co., Nevada, USA Stunning array of pristine 5-6 mm highly lustrous terminated orpiment crystals. Overall size of specimen is 6 x 4.5 x 3 cm. Roarke Family Collection H1003.
© Michael C. Roarke	Photo ID: 77657 View Count: 149
Orpiment : As₂S₃
	Cut 62, Twin Creeks Mine, Potosi District, Humboldt Co., Nevada, USA Super-lustrous crystals of deep amber color, to over one centimeter. The lustre is near-metallic in quality and its one of the BRIGHTEST specimens of the material I have ever seen, in terms of sheer "sparkle." The amber crystals have formed over a layer of very dark crystals, making them really stand out and also giving the specimen fine ...
© Rob Lavinsky	Photo ID: 23751 View Count: 309
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