-
Orpiment (classic 2001 find)
- Cut 62, Twin Creeks Mine, Humboldt Co., Nevada
- Small Cabinet, 6.5 x 5.7 x 3.0 cm
- Start Time: 05/21/2009 5:00:00 pm (CDT)
- End Time: 05/28/2009 6:15:00 pm (CDT)
- Auction Closed
Item Description
An AESTHETIC cluster of LARGE, extremely lustrous, golden-orange, gemmy orpiment crystals with chisel terminations from the 2001 find at the famous Twin Creeks Gold Mine of Nevada. The crystal on the left side is 3.3 cm and the two, parallel-growth crystals on the upper right are 3.0 cm each. This gorgeous piece is from Cut 62 of the mine, one of the major producing areas. This FINE specimen is nearly pristine, with only periphery wear. Twin Creeks orpiment of this quality is comparable to any worldwide locality. The original dealer label has a $150 price tag. The value today is $600-800, at least. Pieces of this quality and crystal size only come from recycled collections.