Orpiment 32g

A natural orpiment specimen from China, 32g, measuring 50x27x20mm. The specimen shows a vivid orange-yellow to deep amber-orange body colour with reddish patches visible across the surface. The mineral displays its characteristic platy, lamellar crystal structure with a resinous to adamantine lustre. The warm orange tones and striking colour are clearly visible in the product photos.

Orpiment is an arsenic sulphide mineral prized by collectors for its vivid warm colour and distinctive crystal habit. This Chinese specimen shows the typical orange to golden-yellow tones with associated reddish areas (likely realgar). A collector's specimen - note that orpiment contains arsenic and should be handled with care: wash hands after handling, keep away from children, and do not use in water or near food. Display use only.

• Stone type: Orpiment
• Treatment: Untreated
• Cut: Rough specimen
• Size: 50x27x20mm
• Weight: 32g
• Clarity: Opaque
• Origin: China

Natural orpiment mineral specimen, China - sold as shown.