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Ferberite from Yaogangxian Mine, Hunan, China

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This diverse combo from the famous Yaogangxian Mine has good luster and clean terminations, with crystallization on all sides. Displays well from multiple angles, with sharp edges all around. Ex: Casey Jones

Product details

SpeciesFerberiteFluoriteCalciteQuartz
SizeMiniature
Dimensions4.0 x 3.5 x 2.0 cm
Added on08/01/2026
LocalityChina, Hunan, Yaogangxian Mine
Current owner
Unknown Owner
Acquired
Aug 2026
Previous owners
DateCollectorAcquisition price
—DanZ RockshopNot disclosed

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Ferberite
Mineral guide
Learn about Ferberite
iron-rich wolframite with stout blade-like prisms and deep black luster; forms in hydrothermal tin-tungsten deposits; prized on quartz or fluorite.
Ferberite
Regional guide
Ferberite from Yaogangxian Mine, China
from the Yaogangxian Mine, China — jet-black, bladed wolframite-group crystals against quartz and dolomite; prized for rarity, form, and locality.
Locality guide
Yaogangxian Mine
A collector's guide to Yaogangxian Mine, China: its geology, mining history and notable minerals, illustrated with the 1584 specimens documented from this locality on EarthWonders.