Sphalerite (China) Wulfenite 2nd Masabi Claim (7/13/86)

2nd Masabi Claim (7/13/86)

This is a fantastic fluorite specimen from the famous Yaogangxian Mine in China - A complete floater featuring stepped faces with great luster and an inclusion of pyrite/chalcopyrite

Part of me wonders if this piece had green fluorite that was "cooked" to turn blue

North-Western Province

Erongo Region

Sphalerite (China) Wulfenite 2nd Masabi Claim (7/13/86)SPHALERITE WITH QUARTZ Shuikoushan Mine Changning Co., Hengyang Prefecture Hunan Province, China 3. 5 x 2 x . 75 Inches 8. 5 x 5 x 2. 25 Centimeters Small Cabinet Two very gemmy sphalerite crystals rest on a matrix of druzy quartz creating a great visual contrast between the different minerals. Portions of the quartz matrix have hematite inclusions and the sphalerite has a beautiful glow. The Shuikoushan mine is known for producing some of the finest