Bright Realgar in Calcite
Bright Realgar in Calcite from Shimen Mine, Hunan, China
Collection John Betts - Fine Minerals
Description Transparent pale-yellow Calcite crystals up to 30 mm with bright red Realgar crystals up to 17 mm. The largest Calcite is a C-axis twin 41 mm across. The Realgar crystals are embedded in the side and included within the Calcite. Lovely color and contrast.
Locality Shimen Mine, Hunan, China
Dimensions 52 x 32 x 18 mm.
Specimen Grade C
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