Realgar

realgar

(Science: chemical) arsenic sulphide, a mineral of a brilliant red colour; red orpiment. It is also an artificial product.

Origin: F. Realgar, Sp. Rejalgar, Ar. Rahj al ghar powder of the mine.

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