Getchellite in Orpiment Mineral Specimen
This extremely rare Getchellite in Orpiment specimen is from its type locality at Getchell Mine, Nevada, USA. This specimen features rich red masses of getchellite throughout a yellow orpiment matrix, with a bit of bright red realgar also present. It is a rare sulfide of arsenic and antimony (AsSbS3), discovered and named after the mine. The Getchell Mine, an underground gold mine on the east flank of the Osgood Mountains, was discovered by prospectors Edward Knight and Emmet Chase in 1933. We have sourced it from the Tucson Gem and Mineral show, USA 2024. It weighs 68.45 gms.
Orpiment, the bright yellow to orange-yellow masses, opens and aligns the solar plexus chakra. Orpiment stimulates the intellect and is an excellent crystal to use when engaged in investigative analysis or examinations. Orpiment stimulates growth and provides insights into that which needs to be done.
Orpiment must be kept out of reach of children due to the arsenic content.
How to use this getchellite in orpiment crystal specimen?
- Hold the crystals in your palm after cleansing and charging them.
- Intend that they work for you in whatever area you wish to take their help in.
- Hold them in your hands during meditation, or keep them close to you at your bedside or work table.
How Long does it take for crystals to show effects?
- The time frame depends on person to person and situation to situation, but based on our experience we have seen it generally takes 21 to 48 days for changes to settle in.
How to cleanse the getchellite in orpiment crystal specimen?
- Even though all our crystals are washed and cleansed before we ship them out to you, it would be best if you energetically cleanse them when you receive them.
- Use sage, moonlight or any of the other cleansing methods.
- Check our blog here for some cleansing tips www.talktocrystals.com/blog
Long term tips
- Remember to keep cleansing and charging your crystals every two to four weeks.
- If your crystals get damaged/broken, it is recommended to bury it in the earth or immerse it in a river or lake.












