ORPIMENT

 For all of the nice orpiment specimens to have come out of the Quiruvilca Mine, not too many have reached the impressive size and presence that this one has. With large crystals and a balanced appearance, all on matrix, this represents a distinctly high quality of specimen. Standard for orpiment from here, there’s a fair share of bruising, although in this case it reveals an underlying layer of growth with a shining golden luster. Comes with old label attached.