Realgar with yellow aurypigment coating from Romania

SKU: P_26-1_20

A small specimen of realgar presenting as a cluster of orange, needle-like crystals that cover a significant portion of the gray matrix. Realgar forms dense aggregates. Between the orange crystals, a light yellow coating (aurypigment) is visible, which is a product of the oxidation of realgar, contrasting with the color of the mineral. Main features: dense clusters of orange, needle-like realgar crystals; presence of light yellow aurypigment coating contrasting with the color of realgar. Condition: Good, with no visible mechanical damage.

Realgar with yellow aurypigment coating from Romania

Price: 14 EUR (59 PLN)

Availability: In stock

Location: Breiner Mine (Brainer Mine; Breiner deposit), Băiuț, Maramureș County, Romania

Size: 27 x 35 x 10 mm

Weight: 200 g

Chemical formula: PbCrO₄

Crystal system: Monoclinic

Mohs hardness: 2.5–3.0

Rarity: Rare

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