A symphony of mineralogical detail. This 138g specimen originates from the historic Yaogangxian Mine in Hunan, China—a site with over a century of heritage as one of the world's most significant tungsten deposits. We curated this piece for its intricate layering: delicate Phantom Quartz crystals are 'frozen' within transparent Blue Fluorite, accented by vibrant splashes of Purple Fluorite and micro-crystals of golden Chalcopyrite. The Yaogangxian Mine is renowned for producing specimens that look like miniature crystalline landscapes, and this piece, with its sharp geometry and high-contrast color palette, is a quintessential example. It is a sophisticated addition for the collector who prizes complexity, transparency, and locality-specific excellence.
SPECIMEN DETAILS Mineralogy: Fluorite (Blue & Purple), Phantom Quartz, and Chalcopyrite Dimensions: 6.3 x 5.8 x 4.0 cm (2.5 x 2.3 x 1.6 inches) Weight: 138g (4.9 oz) Characteristics: Multi-colored fluorite zoning; internal quartz phantoms; metallic chalcopyrite accents on matrix. Locality: Yaogangxian Mine, Yizhang Co., Chenzhou, Hunan Province, China
All specimens include a label bearing the mineral name and origin as well as historic label(s) for the specimen if any.
