Yaogangxian Mine, China

Quartz Crystal Cluster with Pyrite, Yaogangxian

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A tight dome of milk-white quartz points from Yaogangxian, Hunan, freckled with pinhead specks of golden pyrite sitting on the crystal faces. Frosted rather than glassy, with a flat broken back that lets it stand unaided. 5.3 × 4.1 × 2.5 cm, 70 g.

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Specimen details

MineralQuartz
LocalityYaogangxian Mine, China
Crystal systemHexagonal
Chemical formulaSiO₂
Dimensions5.3 cm × 4.1 cm × 2.5 cm
Weight70 g
SizeSmall Cabinet (2–4 inches / 5–10 cm)
ColorWhite
SpeciesQuartz
ConditionNo damage on display faces

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About this specimen

Milk-white quartz points crowd this small Yaogangxian plate shoulder to shoulder, and across their faces runs a scatter of dark-gold pyrite specks, most no larger than a pinhead and most of them gathered over the centre and right where the terminations sharpen. Held to the light the quartz turns half-translucent — a soft frosted white rather than water-clear.

Yaogangxian in Hunan is known first for fluorite and wolframite, but quartz is what lines its pockets and carries the ore minerals. Pyrite (FeS2) dusted onto finished quartz faces records a late pulse of sulphide-bearing fluid arriving after the quartz had stopped growing: the specks rest on the crystals rather than inside them. Quartz at Mohs 7 needs no particular care; the pyrite is the softer half and dislikes damp storage.

The cluster measures 5.3 × 4.1 × 2.5 cm and weighs 70 g — a comfortable one-hand piece whose flat broken back lets it sit upright without a stand. Every photograph here is of this piece and no other.

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 Yaogangxian Mine

Yaogangxian tungsten mine, Hunan, China — premier modern source of collector-grade fluorite with quartz overgrowths and purple windows.

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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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Quartz Crystal Cluster with Pyrite, Yaogangxian
Quartz Crystal Cluster with Pyrite, Yaogangxian
$22.73