 | "Large cluster of sharp arsenopyrite crystals - like shiny new nickels. The striations on the curved crystal faces cause them to shimmer in the light. On the surface are scattered small bunches of green muscovite. This is a very showy and pretty specimen of arsenopyrite. A major ore of arsenic, Arsenopyite can contain a small amount of gold as an impurity. Although an ore of arsenic, it is not intentionally mined for that reason. Arsenopyrite makes attractive mineral specimens as well. It's well formed crsytals show a distinct and interesting crystal form. A typical crystal contains a diamond shaped dome atop a prismatic crystal. The crystals have sharp acute angles that are a marked contrast from other sulfides that generally have only obtuse angles." Location: Yaogangxian Mine, Chenzhou, Hunan Province, China
Size: 10.2 x 6.3 x 2.8 cm. (Cabinet)
Weight: 1.0 lbs.
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$35.00 |