Chinese Arsenopyrite Specimens
The Yaogangxian Mine, Bai Shi Du, Chen Xhou, Yizhang County, Hunan Prov., China arsenopyrites rank among the best in the world. Most on the market are substandard and get little attention from collectors. The best specimens are large, of good luster, very aesthetic and normally found in association with more interesting mineral associations.
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OKF-383 Arsenopyrite and Muscovite on Quartz Yaogangxian Mine, Hunan Prov., China. An attractive cluster of double terminated quartz crystals yellow muscovite with intergrown arsenopyrites. Great luster, showy, zero damage and sits on edge. Approx. 4 cm cluster. Excellent specimen. $45
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OKE-092 Arsenopyrite Yaogangxian Mine, Bai Shi Du, Chen Xhou, Yizhang County, Hunan Prov., China. A fine parallel growth grouping of crystals of the highest luster and finest form. 4.5 x 4.5 cm and approx. 1.3 cm thick. A superior specimen which should command triple this price. All fully terminated except for a small contact at base of specimen. Very minor muscovite. Photos to not even come close to showing how nice this piece really is. Get it quickly….40$
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OKE-214 Quartz and Arsenopyrite Yaogangxian Mine, Bai Shi Du, Chen Xhou, Yizhang County, Hunan Prov., China. Nicely formed, high luster arsenos and some damaged quartz make up the majority of the specimen. 5 x 4.1 x 2.5 cm. Only views well from one side. 20$
