Ref. CRI-1031

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Realgar from Getchell Mine, Humboldt County, Nevada, United States, is a collector-grade sulfides specimen prized for translucent red-orange arsenic sulfide from the famous Nevada gold district. The realgar association formed in arsenic-rich hydrothermal replacement zones where late-stage low-temperature fluids deposited colorful sulfides, giving the piece the geological credibility serious mineral buyers expect when they search for realgar specimen for sale or Getchell realgar. Display appeal comes from hot red-orange color, translucent edges, and a fragile beauty that stands apart from more common metallic sulfides, while the measured dimensions of 4.5 x 3.1 x 2.4 cm and weight of 39 grams place it in an easy-to-present thumbnail format for shelves, cabinets, and focused mineral photography. Collectors value material from Getchell Mine, Humboldt County, Nevada because Getchell realgar is collected because locality is famous, color is unmistakable, and the species represents a visually dramatic ore-mineral niche. Collectors buying realgar usually accept the species' sensitivity in exchange for color that almost no other sulfide can match. For buyers comparing authentic locality material online, this specimen combines provenance, aesthetics, and realistic pricing in the way strong mineral catalog pages should: with accurate data, natural-crystal context, and real collector appeal.

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Locality

Getchell Mine, Humboldt County, Nevada

Country / Region

United States / North America

Species

Realgar

Size / Weight

4.5 x 3.1 x 2.4 cm / Thumbnail / 39 g