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Lollingite from Huanggang Mine, Inner Mongolia, China
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A cluster of bright lustrous metallic lollingite crystals 3.0 cm in size on matrix. Nice example for the species.
The Huanggang Mines, located in the Hexigten Banner of Inner Mongolia, China, comprise a massive iron-tin skarn deposit situated within the Great Hinggan Mountains. Geologically, the site is characterized by the interaction of Late Mesozoic granitic intrusions with Permian limestone and marble, resulting in a complex mineralogical environment rich in boron, tin, and iron. The mines are particularly famous for producing exceptional specimens of lollingite, an iron arsenide mineral that typically forms sharp, lustrous, silver-gray metallic crystals, often appearing in dramatic radiating sprays or as steep pyramidal crystals. Historically, large-scale industrial mining and quarrying at the Huanggangliang complex began in the late 1990s and significantly expanded during the early 2000s, with a primary focus on iron and tin extraction. While the site remains a major industrial operation, it gained worldwide acclaim among mineral collectors between 2010 and 2015 for a series of remarkable discoveries involving various rare species. As of 2026, the Huanggang Mines continue to be a vital source of both industrial metals and world-class mineralogical specimens, including some of the finest crystallized lollingite ever recorded.
Product details
SpeciesLollingite
SizeCabinet
Dimensions11.0 x 7.5 x 4.5 cm
Added on05/14/2026
LocalityChina, Inner Mongolia, Huanggang Mine
Current owner
Unknown Owner
- Acquired
- May 2026
- Price paid
- $65.00
Previous owners
| Date | Collector | Acquisition price |
|---|---|---|
| — | Weinrich Minerals | Not disclosed |
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