"This is a very nice specimen of red realgar inclusions in transparent calcite crystals. Realgar occurs in hydrothermal veins with valuable metal sulfide ores and its bright red color can be an aid to prospectors. It also can be found in hot spring deposits and as a volcanic sublimate product (crystallizing from vapors). Realgar gets its name from the Arabic words for "powder of the mine" (rahj al ghar). " Location: Shimen, Hunan Province, China
Size: 3 x 2.5 x 2.3 cm.
Weight: 0.5 lbs.
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$85.00 |