Shangbao Mine, China

Pyrite with Quartz — Shangbao Mine, Hunan, China

SKU · CK1045
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Pyrite cubes on white quartz and dolomite. Pyrite with quartz and dolomite from Shangbao Mine, Hunan, China, 6.3 × 3.5 × 2.5 cm, 55 g.
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Specimen details

MineralPyrite
LocalityShangbao Mine, China
Crystal systemIsometric
Chemical formulaFeS₂
Dimensions6.3 cm × 3.5 cm × 2.5 cm
Weight55 g
ConditionNo damage on display faces

About this specimen

A tall wedge of white quartz and dolomite crystals with brassy pyrite cubes set at the top, the pyrite bright and the carbonates frosted. Please note it fluoresces under UV.

Shangbao Mine, Hunan, pyrite with quartz and dolomite at 6.3 cm and 55 g; a miniature. Keep dry; never clean with acid.

At 6.3 × 3.5 × 2.5 cm (2.48 × 1.38 × 0.98 in) and 55 g (1.9 oz) it is a small cabinet specimen that displays well on a shelf or in a cabinet. Sold as photographed, with any known repair, mount, treatment or condition note disclosed in this listing; colour is as true to hand as the photos allow.

Carbonate: never clean with acid or vinegar.

  • Mineral: Pyrite, Quartz and Dolomite
  • Locality: Shangbao Mine, Leiyang, Hunan, China
  • Size: 6.3 × 3.5 × 2.5 cm / 2.48 × 1.38 × 0.98 in
  • Weight: 55 g / 1.9 oz
  • SKU: CK1045

About Pyrite

Pyrite is a sulfide mineral known for its striking metallic crystals, with several world-class Chinese localities.

Learn more about Pyrite in our encyclopedia

About Shangbao Mine

Shangbao Mine, Chenzhou, Hunan — classic Chinese fluorite locality, known for purple-phantom and color-zoned cubic crystals.

More specimens from this locality

Frequently asked questions

Will I receive the exact specimen shown?

Yes. Every specimen is a single, one-of-a-kind piece, and the photographs show the exact item you will receive — never a stock photo.

Is this Pyrite natural?

Yes — specimens like this form naturally. As is standard in the trade, some pieces are gently cleaned or trimmed; we photograph the actual specimen and describe its origin and condition conservatively.

How is it packed and shipped?

Orders ship worldwide with fully insured, tracked delivery, carefully packed to protect fragile crystals.

Can I return it?

Yes — there is a 14-day return window.

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Pyrite with Quartz — Shangbao Mine, Hunan, China
Pyrite with Quartz — Shangbao Mine, Hunan, China
$37.99