Chinese Stannite Specimens
Stannite is a very rare mineral in an form of decent crystal. From the Yaogangxian Tungsten Mine, Bai Shi Du, Chen Xhou, Yizhang County, Hunan Prov., China this species is know in crudely formed, sometimes large crystals. They are metallic and normally misshapen (often crystallized in ball shaped aggregates) and commonly found in association with quartz and sometimes other minerals. These are often misidentified. Expect them to always be expensive unless someone has messed up and not noticed there presence in a specimen.
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OKE-269 Stannite, Arsenopyrite and Quartz Yaogangxian Mine, Bai Shi Du, Chen Xhou, Yizhang County, Hunan Prov., China. A good representative specimen with small wads of stannite tucked in tight alongside a damage free, clear quartz crystal and high luster arsenos. 5 x 3.6 x 3.2 cm. 30$
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OKB-243 Stannite/ Quartz/ Pyrite/ Feldspar China. Big clear/ milky quartz with several big stannites (to 3 cm each). Pyrites and small white feldspar ball sprinkled on top for added appeal. 11 x 6 x 5 cm. Fantastic price on this rare mineral...70$
