Realgar Specimen
Realgar Specimen
Description
This realgar specimen presents a compelling contrast between a polished face and a raw, natural surface, allowing the material’s colour and texture to be appreciated in two distinct ways. The vivid yellow, orange, and red tones are characteristic of high-quality realgar and give the piece a bold, graphic presence.
Realgar is an arsenic sulfide mineral that forms in low-temperature hydrothermal environments. This specimen comes from the Shimen Mine in Hunan Province, China, a historic and well-known locality recognized for producing some of the finest realgar specimens due to the stability of its geological conditions.
Realgar is often associated with transformation and vitality and has historically been regarded as a stone of strength and protection.
Dimensions
- Approx. 4.4x3 inches
- Weight - 0.5kg
Details
Mineral: Realgar
Origin: Shimen Mine, Hunan Province, China
Formation: Hydrothermal arsenic sulfide
Colour: Red, orange, and yellow tones
Finish: One polished face, one natural raw surface
Note
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