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Stannite, Quartz

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A fine hemispherical cluster of large, lustrous, stepped-faced stannite crystals from recent finds at the Yaogangxian Mine of China. Stannite is a rare copper, iron, zinc, tin sulfide that in recent years has turned up in Bolivia (Potosi), as well as at Yaogangxian. The rich sprinkling of micro quartz crystals is a very nice accent.

Product details

SpeciesQuartz, Stannite
SizeMiniature
Dimensions2.9 x 2.5 x 2.3 cm
Added on10/23/2024
LocalityChina, Hunan, Yaogangxian Mine

Known provenance

DateCollectorAcquisition price
08/2024Unknown OwnerNot disclosed
—The ArkenstoneNot disclosed

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