Minerals from Inner Mongolia, China

Inner Mongolia, China’s vast northern autonomous region, has become one of the most exciting mineral-producing areas in the country. The region is best known for the Huanggang Mine complex, which has produced an extraordinary diversity of mineral species that has surprised and delighted collectors worldwide. Huanggang specimens include exceptional fluorite, ilvaite, hedenbergite, and numerous rare species that are found in few other localities. The mine’s complex skarn geology creates conditions for unusual mineral associations and crystal habits that make Inner Mongolian specimens highly distinctive. The region’s mineral production has expanded significantly in recent years, establishing Inner Mongolia as a must-know locality for serious mineral collectors.