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Orpiment is known for its strikingly bright yellow color, though it can also be bright orange or lustrous brown. The name Orpiment is derived from the Latin Auripigmentum, meaning gold pigment, in reference to its color and historical use as a golden-yellow pigment. Orpiment is often associated with bright red Realgar, and may form in strikingly colored and unique mineral combinations.

Orpiment is a photosensitive mineral and will eventually dull and develop a white powdery film upon prolonged exposure to light. Due to the instability of Orpiment, specimens should be stored enclosed and covered to prevent their exposure to light. Occasional exposure to look at a specimen will not cause damage; only prolonged or repeated exposure will cause deterioration.

Orpiment contains a significant amount of poisonous arsenic, and is itself somewhat toxic. Washing hands is recommended after handling Orpiment specimens, especially if powdery.

This is a quality specimen that would be a beautiful addition to any new or existing rock collection.

Name:  Orpiment and Realgar
Specimen Size:  Miniature-Sized
Dimensions:  52x38x27 mm / 2.0x1.5x1.1 inches
Weight: 56.96 grams / 2.0 oz 
Origin:   Mined in Betze Post Pit, Carlin Trend, Ucaura Mountains, Elko Co., Nevada USA

Product Type: Sapphire Padparadscha (sold individually)
Approx Weight (per piece): 0.15ct
Size: 4.3x2.2mm
Shape: Marquise Cut
Color: Orange Red  (Heated)
Clarity: VSI (Very Slightly Included)
Origin: Sri Lanka (formerly Ceylon)

Product Type: Pair of Zircon Gemstones
Approx Weight (per piece): 0.70ct
Size: 7.5x3.6mm
Shape: Marquise Cut
Color: White
Clarity: Clean
Origin: Africa

Zircon comes in a variety of colors, including blue, yellow, green, brown, and red, and is renowned for its exceptional brilliance.  It is found in many locations worldwide, including Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Cambodia, and Australia. Some of the oldest zircon crystals have been dated to be over 4 billion years old, making them among the oldest minerals on Earth.

Zircon has a hardness of 6.5 to 7.5 on the Mohs scale, making it durable enough for use in various types of jewelry. However, care should be taken to avoid sharp blows and extreme temperatures.

Zircon is associated with promoting spiritual growth, mental clarity, and prosperity. It is also thought to enhance self-confidence and provide protection.

It's important to note the distinction between natural zircon and cubic zirconia. Natural zircon is a genuine gemstone, while cubic zirconia is a synthetic material often used as a diamond simulant.

This is a very fine and lustrous Stilbite from Parsboro, Cape d'Or, Nova Scotia, Canada. It was collected in 2002 and is a group of well terminated crystals with nice sharp edges.  

Stilbite is a zeolite mineral appreciated for its delicate crystal formations and pastel hues, ranging from colorless to white, yellow, pink, and peach.  It forms distinctive tabular crystals with a bowtie or butterfly shape and exhibits a vitreous to pearly luster. Commonly found in cavities in volcanic rocks, stilbite is often associated with other zeolite minerals. It is valued for its aesthetic appeal and is believed by some to have calming energy, supporting spiritual growth and emotional healing.

You will receive 1 Ammonite half selected at random.  Each Ammonite is beautiful and unique, variations in size and color should be expected.  Note that the specimen shown in the photos represent a small selection of what we have in stock, the size and color of the specimen we send will vary.

This is a perfectly fossilized and highly polished natural Ammonite from Morocco which is perfect for gift giving to a new fossil collector. Ammonites are perhaps the most widely known fossil, possessing the typically ribbed spiral-form shell. These creatures lived in the seas between 240 - 65 million years ago, when they became extinct along with the dinosaurs. They belong to a group of predators known as cephalopods, which includes their living relatives the octopus, squid, cuttlefish and nautilus.  These are perfect if you make jewelry and similar crafts or as a fossil collection item.  They average 25 to 50 grams in weight and between 30 and 50 mm in length.

This is a strand of bright green Peridot beads with an overall length of 38 cm (15 inches).  The individual gemstone beads are pear shaped and range in size from 4.5x4 to 8x4 mm.  In total, the bead strand contains over 32ct of natural Peridot beads.

Product Type: Peridot Beads
Approx Weight (per Strand): 32.1ct
Bead Size: 4.5x4 to 8x4 mm
Strand Length: 38 cm / 15 inches
Shape: Pear Shape
Color: Bright Green

Product Type: Peridot
Product ID: PEGR71219
Approx Weight (per piece): 2.31ct
Size: 9x7mm
Shape: Octagon Cut
Color: Green
Clarity: Clean to the eye
Origin: Myanmar (Burma)