Auripigment

Info: Crystals of auripigment usually are little, the biggest measure five and more centimeters. Its commonly found in forms of agregates. Auripigment have golden yellow colour, crystals are usually in orange. It have a oily shine. This mineral is relatively heavy, but very soft.

Found: Famous deposits were found in Macedonia, Iran, Romania, Hungary, Slovakia, USA and in Germany, Austria and Swizerland.

Used For: Mainly for the extraction of arsen.