Inner Mongolia, China

Arsenopyrite with Quartz Crystal Cluster, Inner Mongolia

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Mirror-faced arsenopyrite wedges, several tarnished to gold and peacock, intergrown into a solid cluster with colourless quartz blades pushing out through the top. Inner Mongolia, China; 6.6 × 4.1 × 3.3 cm, 100 g.

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Specimen details

MineralQuartz
LocalityInner Mongolia, China
Crystal systemHexagonal
Chemical formulaSiO₂
Dimensions6.6 cm × 4.1 cm × 3.3 cm
Weight100 g
ColorMetallic
SizeSmall Cabinet (2–4 inches / 5–10 cm)
SpeciesPyrite
ConditionNo damage on display faces

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About this specimen

Silver wedges pile over one another here like a slipped stack of coins, each arsenopyrite crystal a flat rhomb with a mirror face and a bevelled edge. Where tarnish has taken hold the metal turns gold and peacock; where it has not, the faces are bright enough to throw the room back at you. Colourless quartz blades push out through the gaps along the top, and pale platy crystals fringe the upper left corner.

Arsenopyrite is iron arsenic sulphide, FeAsS, the commonest arsenic mineral and the reason many gold ores are stubborn to process. Its wedge and spearhead outlines come from monoclinic symmetry and frequent twinning, and at Mohs 5.5 to 6 the edges stay crisp. The arsenic is locked into the structure and the piece is safe to shelve, but wash your hands after handling and never apply heat to it. The bright faces also tarnish over time, which is half the colour you see here.

6.6 × 4.1 × 3.3 cm and 100 g, compact enough for a drawer and still weighty enough to hold a shelf position. The specimen in these images is the one that will arrive.

About Quartz

Quartz is a silicate mineral prized by collectors for its exceptional color range, with several world-class Chinese localities.

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About Inner Mongolia

Inner Mongolia, China — collector specimens of fluorite and barite.

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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 Quartz 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. A display base is included.

Can I return it?

Yes — there is a 14-day return window.

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Arsenopyrite with Quartz Crystal Cluster, Inner Mongolia
Arsenopyrite with Quartz Crystal Cluster, Inner Mongolia
$90.00