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Orpiment

orpiment

As2S3

Orpiment mineral information and data

Orpiment mineral information and data — via www.dakotamatrix.com · Source

Overview

Orpiment, also known as yellow arsenic blende, is a deep-colored, orange-yellow arsenic sulfide mineral with formula As2S3. It is found in volcanic fumaroles, low-temperature hydrothermal veins, and hot springs and may be formed through sublimation. Orpiment takes its name from the Latin auripigmentum (aurum, "gold" + pigmentum, "pigment"), due to its deep-yellow color. Orpiment once was widely used in artworks, medicine, and other applications. Because of its toxicity and instability, its usage has declined.

Scientific references

  1. Orpiment — Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q419183 Link
  2. Orpiment — Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Orpiment Link