Near Earth Exploration

 Orpiment, Barite

Quiruvilca Mine,

Santiago de Chuco Prov.

Peru

2 3/4" x 1 7/8"

6.8 cm x 4cm

Wonderful bright orange/yellow Orpiment on water clear Barite crystals.  Eye-popping color; a beautiful display specimen.

$38USD--------
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Heulandite-Ca, Calcite, Mordenite

Rat's Nest Claim,

near Challis, Custer Co.,

Idaho

5 1/4" x 3 3/8"

13.4cm x 8.7cm

Top-Shelf specimen from the world class Rat's Nest Claim in Idaho, USA.  The rich pink Heulandite-Ca are all damage free, sharp, translucent and clean. A true museum specimen for the collector of exceptionally fine minerals.

$330USD----------------