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orpiment [′ȯr·pə·mənt] (mineralogy) As2S3A lemon-yellow mineral, crystallizing in the monoclinic system, and generally occurring in foliated or columnar masses; luster is resinous and pearly on the cleavage surface, hardness is 1.5-2 on Mohs scale, and specific gravity is 3.49. Also known as yellow arsenic. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Now I remember comrades - Old playmates on new seas - Whenas we traded orpiment Among the savages. It was circular in form, carpeted with mats of shining straw, ceiled with beams, enriched with fleurs-de-lis of gilded metal with interjoists in color; wainscoated with rich woods sown with rosettes of white metal, and with others painted a fine, bright green, made of orpiment and fine indigo. |
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