Helvine-Genthelvite with Quartz and Calcite

MINERAL DESCRIPTION

A large and classic example of this rare zinc beryllium sulfur silicate mineral from the Huanggang Fe-Sn Deposit. This locality is known for producing some of the world’s finest examples of genthelvite, and this is a sharp and excellent specimen.

MINERAL DIMENSIONS

71.3 x 65 x 52.2mm (2.8 x 2.6 x 2 inches)

Weight: 271g 

MINERALS ON SPECIMEN

• Genthelvite

LOCALITY

Huanggang Mines, Hexigten Banner (Kèshíkèténg Qí), Chifeng (Ulanhad), Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, China

All specimens include a label bearing the mineral name and origin as well as provenance label(s) for the specimen, if any.

Note: Each piece is handpicked for quality and uniqueness.