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Oropimente

Oropimente is a mineral with formula As₂S₃, in the Sulfuros group. This specimen comes from Nantan, Guangxi, China and joined the Terrium collection in 2025.

Oropimente from Nantan, Guangxi, China — Terrium

Description

Massive orpiment

About the locality

Nantan (Guangxi) is a classic commercial locality in China for orpiment-realgar combinations with yellow-red contrast. This material usually circulates without a specific mine being given.

Technical data

Catalogue No.
0471
Internal reference
T0078
Composition
As₂S₃
Name
Oropimente
Group
Sulfuros
District / Municipality
Nantan
Region
Guangxi
Country
China
Size (cm)
4 x 3.5 x 2
Acquired
2025
Etymology
From the Latin «auripigmentum», «golden pigment», because of its characteristic golden-yellow color.
Quality
Buena
Value trend
Estable

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