the result is a striking and eye-catching contrast of colors

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nearly black

It is easy to see why fluorite earns the reputation as "The Most Colorful Mineral in the World"

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Orpiment and Realgar | 56.96 grams | Betze Post Pit, Carlin Trend | Ucaura Mountains, Elko Co., Nevada USA | SO24 Dhofar 1085 the result is a strikingOrpiment 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