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RM3456   Getchellite and orpiment

A very rich specimen of getchellite, with laminar crystals in the matrix, brilliant and with a characteristic red wine colour, which differentiates it from realgar, which is bright red. It is accompanied by yellow orpiment. The formula for getchellite is AsSbS₃, and its type locality is this North American mine. From Frank Manus col. and Shannon & Sons label.

Size: 5.8 x 5.6 x 4.7 cm.
Ex. F. Manus; Shannon & Sons.
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