Yaogangxian Mine, China

Wolframite with Mica — Yaogangxian Mine, Hunan, China

SKU · LL1212
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Black wolframite blades with purple fluorite and mica on white druse. Wolframite with mica and purple fluorite from Yaogangxian Mine, Hunan, China, 3.7 × 2.8 × 2 cm, 16 g.
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Specimen details

MineralWolframite
LocalityYaogangxian Mine, China
Crystal systemMonoclinic
Chemical formula(Fe,Mn)WO4
Dimensions3.7 cm × 2.8 cm × 2.0 cm
Weight16 g
ConditionNo damage on display faces

About this specimen

Yaogangxian wolframite with fluorite and mica at 16 g; a miniature of the mine's tungsten ore.

Wolframite is the iron-manganese tungstate that made Chinese tungsten deposits famous; it forms heavy, black, bladed crystals with a submetallic lustre.

Mica books, silvery to bronze, are the usual companion of pegmatite minerals and add a flash of pearly lustre to the piece.

Yaogangxian Mine in Yizhang County is China's most famous mineral locality, a tungsten mine that has produced fine fluorite, arsenopyrite, quartz and cassiterite for three decades.

By size it is miniature, 3.7 × 2.8 × 2 cm (1.46 × 1.10 × 0.79 in) and 16 g (0.6 oz). The specimen is otherwise sold in the condition shown.

Each specimen is individually photographed and catalogued before it is listed.

  • Mineral: Wolframite, Mica, Purple Fluorite
  • Locality: Yaogangxian Mine, Yizhang Co., Hunan, China
  • Size: 3.7 × 2.8 × 2 cm / 1.46 × 1.10 × 0.79 in
  • Weight: 16 g / 0.6 oz
  • SKU: LL1212

About Wolframite

Wolframite is a tungstate mineral recognized among collectors for its crystal form and distribution, with several world-class Chinese localities.

Learn more about Wolframite in our encyclopedia

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 Wolframite 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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Wolframite with Mica — Yaogangxian Mine, Hunan, China
Wolframite with Mica — Yaogangxian Mine, Hunan, China
$44.99