Location

Yaogangxian Mine, Hunan Prov, China

Description

Unusual and attractive mixed mineral small cabinet specimen of arsenopyrite and clear fluorite on a base matrix of quartz. The arsenopyrite is in two sections separated by the larger of the several fluorite crystals. The large fluorite crystal is 18 x 14 mm. The overall specimen is 65 x 30 x 40 mm. Arsenopyrite is a widespread mineral at the Yaogangxian mine. This specimen is a good illustration of how arsenopyrite is found with such minerals as quartz and fluorite. It is also commonly found, as a matter of interest, with minerals such as muscovite and calcite. Excellent example of the types of specimens being recovered from this famous mine.

Price $100