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Yaogangxian Mine
September 11, 2022  ·  25 specimens

MK867 - Fluorite  sold

Yaogangxian Mine, Hunan, China
Cabinet - 12 x 9.5 x 7 cm



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Fluorite Fluorite Fluorite Fluorite

Stunning large specimen of transparent purple/blue Fluorite crystals from the famous Yaogangxian Mine in China. The Fluorite crystals are glass-like and totally water clear reaching 4cm in size. In excellent condition from recent production and associated with Quartz crystals and small white disc-shaped Calcite crystals.


A609 - Fluorite, Arsenopyrite, Dolomite   $280  available

Yaogangxian Mine, Hunan, China
Small Cabinet - 5.2 x 4.5 x 4 cm



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Fluorite, Arsenopyrite, Dolomite Fluorite, Arsenopyrite, Dolomite Fluorite, Arsenopyrite, Dolomite

Fine, near floater specimen consisting of light purple Fluorite cubes, Arsenopyrite (in an interlocking 4cm cluster), pearlescent pink Dolomite that wraps all around the backside, and Muscovite. Highly aesthetic classic Yaogangxian combo.


MK868 - Fluorite  sold

Yaogangxian Mine, Hunan, China
Small Cabinet - 7.2 x 5.8 x 4 cm



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Fluorite Fluorite Fluorite Fluorite

Stunning specimen of transparent purple/blue Fluorite crystals from the famous Yaogangxian Mine in China. The Fluorite crystals are glass-like and totally water clear (you can see right through them to the matrix underneath). In excellent condition from recent production and associated with yellow Muscovite crystals.


CH102 - Fluorite, Arsenopyrite on Ferberite  sold

Yaogangxian Mine, Hunan Prov., china
Miniature - 3.8 x 3 x 2.2 cm



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Fluorite, Arsenopyrite on Ferberite Fluorite, Arsenopyrite on Ferberite Fluorite, Arsenopyrite on Ferberite Fluorite, Arsenopyrite on Ferberite

Classic combination specimen from the Yaogangxian mine in China.  This is an older specimen composed of a single Ferberite crystal with the backside and top overgrown by fine yellow Muscovite crystals.  A gemmy blue/green Flourite cube, Arsenopyrite, and clear Quartz crystals add to the stunning visual appeal of this one.  Small but loaded specimen.


MK869 - Fluorite  sold

Yaogangxian Mine, Hunan, China
Small Cabinet - 7 x 6 x 5 cm



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Fluorite Fluorite Fluorite Fluorite

Cluster of transparent purple/blue cubic Fluorite crystals from the famous Yaogangxian Mine in China. The Fluorite crystals are lustrous and transparent. In excellent condition from recent production and associated with white disc-shaped Calcite crystals.


CH103 - Fluorite on Ferberite  sold

Yaogangxian Mine, Hunan, China
Miniature - 4.9 x 3.8 x 2.2 cm



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Fluorite on Ferberite Fluorite on Ferberite Fluorite on Ferberite

Transparent purple Fluorite cubes atop a Ferberite crystal. The Fluorites are glassy and undamaged. This is a clasic and beautiful combination specimen from the Yaogangxian Mine.


MK870 - Fluorite  sold

Yaogangxian Mine, Hunan, China
Miniature - 3.5 x 3 x 2.7 cm



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Fluorite Fluorite Fluorite

Interesting and attractive specimen of transparent Fluorite from the famous Yaogangxian Mine in China. The Fluorite consists of a first generation single cube with purple corners that has been overgrown by transparent light blue Fluorite. The outer layer is so transparent you can see the inner cube perfectly.


CH107 - Fluorite on Muscovite   $1,500  available

Yaogangxian Mine, Hunan, China
Small Cabinet - 9 x 7 x 5 cm



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Fluorite on Muscovite Fluorite on Muscovite Fluorite on Muscovite

Transparent purple/blue Fluorite cubes on a matrix of Muscovite. The Fluorite are glassy and undamaged. Chalcopyrite crystals are present along the left side. Big and showy display specimen.


MK871 - Fluorite  sold

Yaogangxian Mine, Hunan, China
Miniature - 3.3 x 2 x 1.5 cm



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Fluorite Fluorite Fluorite

Stunning specimen of transparent purple Fluorite crystals from the famous Yaogangxian Mine in China. The Fluorite crystals are deep purple and water clear with an incredible high glossy luster. In excellent condition from recent production and associated with white Calcite and Dolomite crystals. Crystallized all around and nearly a floater.


C564 - Fluorite with Quartz   $1,200  available

Yaogangxian Mine, Hunan, China
Small Cabinet - 6.2 x 6 x 4 cm



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Fluorite with Quartz Fluorite with Quartz Fluorite with Quartz Fluorite with Quartz

Color-zoned purple/blue Fluorite cube with 5 terminated Quartz crystals grown along the sides. Two small trivial nicks otherwise pristine. Wonderful transparency and aesthetics.


MK872 - Bismuthinite in Fluorite on Arsenopyrite  sold

Yaogangxian Mine, Hunan, China
Miniature - 4.5 x 3.5 x 2.5 cm



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Bismuthinite in Fluorite on Arsenopyrite Bismuthinite in Fluorite on Arsenopyrite Bismuthinite in Fluorite on Arsenopyrite Bismuthinite in Fluorite on Arsenopyrite

Highly aesthetic specimen of Fluorite crystals on an Arsenopyrite cluster from the famous Yaogangxian Mine in China. The Fluorite crystals are glass-like cubes included with metallic needles of Bismuthinite. Bright golden metallic Chalcopyrite crystals adorn the Fluorite. In excellent condition from recent production.


TU240 - Fluorite with Ferberite, Arsenopyrite  sold

Yaogangxian Mine, Hunan, China
Small Cabinet - 6 x 5 x 4 cm



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Fluorite with Ferberite, Arsenopyrite Fluorite with Ferberite, Arsenopyrite Fluorite with Ferberite, Arsenopyrite Fluorite with Ferberite, Arsenopyrite Fluorite with Ferberite, Arsenopyrite

Glassy, transparent Fluorite cubes to 3cm on edge grown around a cluster of Arsenopyrite crystals. The Fluorite have green and purple color zones. A 3cm Ferberite crystal extends into the upper back of the Fluorite cluster and there are Quartz crystals attached to the top. I found one small edge nick on a side crystal, otherwise undamaged. Bright and showy, better than photos.


MK873 - Fluorite with Dolomite  sold

Yaogangxian Mine, Hunan, China
Miniature - 4.6 x 4 x 1.5 cm



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Fluorite with Dolomite Fluorite with Dolomite Fluorite with Dolomite Fluorite with Dolomite

Stunning specimen of transparent purple (like grape jelly!) Fluorite crystals from the famous Yaogangxian Mine in China. The Fluorite crystals are glass-like and totally water clear (you can see right through them). In excellent condition from recent production and associated with white Dolomite and Calcite crystals.


TU241 - Fluorite with Quartz  sold

Yaogangxian Mine, Hunan, China
Small Cabinet - 6.5 x 6 x 6 cm



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Fluorite with Quartz Fluorite with Quartz Fluorite with Quartz Fluorite with Quartz Fluorite with Quartz

Glassy, transparent Quartz crystal, coated on one half with fine mica crystals, with attached green Fluorite. Undamaged and good all around.


MK874 - Fluorite with Quartz   $250  available

Yaogangxian Mine, Hunan, China
Small Cabinet - 5.5 x 4.5 x 3 cm



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Fluorite with Quartz Fluorite with Quartz Fluorite with Quartz

Cluster of purple Fluorite crystals with Quartz from the famous Yaogangxian Mine in China. The Fluorite crystals are glass-like transparent purple cubes associated with green Chlorite and Muscovite with a single Quartz crystal rising from the top. In excellent condition, well crystallized all around and nearly a floater.


TU243 - Fluorite with Arsenopyrite  sold

Yaogangxian Mine, Hunan, China
Small Cabinet - 7.5 x 6 x 5.5 cm



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Fluorite with Arsenopyrite Fluorite with Arsenopyrite Fluorite with Arsenopyrite Fluorite with Arsenopyrite

Purple Fluorite cubes to 3cm on edge intergrown with Arsenopyrite and Muscovite crystals, all atop a Quartz crystal. Good all around and undamaged.


MK875 - Fluorite with Dolomite  sold

Yaogangxian Mine, Hunan, China
Small Cabinet - 5.2 x 3.5 x 2.2 cm



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Fluorite with Dolomite Fluorite with Dolomite Fluorite with Dolomite

Stunning specimen of transparent purple (like grape jelly!) Fluorite crystals from the famous Yaogangxian Mine in China. The Fluorite crystals are glass-like and totally water clear (you can see right through them). In excellent condition from recent production and associated with white Dolomite and Calcite crystals. Better than photos!


J376 - Arsenopyrite with Quartz   $1,500  available

Yaogangxian Mine, Hunan, China
Cabinet - 13 x 10 x 7.5 cm



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Arsenopyrite with Quartz Arsenopyrite with Quartz Arsenopyrite with Quartz Arsenopyrite with Quartz Arsenopyrite with Quartz

Lustrous metallic Arsenopyrite crystals set among large Quartz crystals. Big and impressive, this classic combo would be a great addition to a Yaogangxian or Chinese mineral collection. Showy, eye-catching specimen.


MK876 - Fluorite  sold

Yaogangxian Mine, Hunan, China
Small Cabinet - 8.5 x 6.5 x 4 cm



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Fluorite Fluorite Fluorite

Cluster of transparent purple/blue cubic Fluorite crystals from the famous Yaogangxian Mine in China. The Fluorite crystals are lustrous and transparent, some are water-clear. In good condition with some edge chipping.


J561 - Fluorite on Quartz with Scheelite   $350  on-hold

Yaogangxian Mine, Hunan, China
Small Cabinet - 6.5 x 5 x 5 cm



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Fluorite on Quartz with Scheelite Fluorite on Quartz with Scheelite Fluorite on Quartz with Scheelite Fluorite on Quartz with Scheelite Fluorite on Quartz with Scheelite Fluorite on Quartz with Scheelite Fluorite on Quartz with Scheelite

Attractive and classic Yaogangxian specimen consisting of a large doubly-terminated Quarz crystal, cubic purple Fluorite, yellow/green Muscovite, and tan Scheelite crystals. It's nearly a floater with a small point of contact at the base, otherwise complete all around and undamaged.


M785 - Arsenopyrite with Calcite, Muscovite   $350  available

Yaogangxian Mine, Hunan, China
Miniature - 3.5 x 2.7 x 1.8 cm



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Arsenopyrite with Calcite, Muscovite Arsenopyrite with Calcite, Muscovite Arsenopyrite with Calcite, Muscovite Arsenopyrite with Calcite, Muscovite Arsenopyrite with Calcite, Muscovite Arsenopyrite with Calcite, Muscovite

Fine quality single Arsenopyrite crystal with another smaller crystal sticking out the front face. Well terminated bright crystals with the backside covered by wafer-like Calcite crystals. 


MK878 - Fluorite on Quartz   $450  available

Yaogangxian Mine, Hunan, China
Small Cabinet - 6.5 x 5.5 x 4 cm



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Fluorite on Quartz Fluorite on Quartz Fluorite on Quartz Fluorite on Quartz

Wreath-like cluster of transparent blue and purple Fluorite crystals adorning a partial Quartz crystal from the famous Yaogangxian Mine in China. The Fluorite crystals are lustrous and transparent with a light blue color atop a deeper, earlier generation of purple Fluorite. In excellent condition from recent production and associated with yellow Muscovite and Arsenopyrite crystals.


LL417 - Ferberite with Fluorite   $400  available

Yaogangxian Mine, Hunan, China
Small Cabinet - 8 x 5.2 x 3.2 cm



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Ferberite with Fluorite Ferberite with Fluorite Ferberite with Fluorite Ferberite with Fluorite Ferberite with Fluorite

Large and hefty terminated single Ferberite crystal, complete all around. Thick and heavy with a small fluorite cube, Muscovite, and Calcite attached.


MK879 - Fluorite with Calcite  sold

Yaogangxian Mine, Hunan, China
Small Cabinet - 6.5 x 4.7 x 2.7 cm



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Fluorite with Calcite Fluorite with Calcite Fluorite with Calcite

Cluster of intergrown, transparent purple/blue cubic Fluorite crystals with attached Calcite from the famous Yaogangxian Mine in China. The Fluorite crystals are lustrous and transparent with a light blue color and purple inner cores. In excellent condition with slight chipping on one edge. A cluster of stacked white, disc-shaped Calcite crystals adds additional beauty to this stunning piece.


MK880 - Fluorite with Chalcopyrite  sold

Yaogangxian Mine, Hunan, China
Miniature - 3.3 x 2.4 x 1.5 cm



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Fluorite with Chalcopyrite Fluorite with Chalcopyrite Fluorite with Chalcopyrite

Cluster of transparent purple cubic Fluorite crystals with Chalcopyrite from the famous Yaogangxian Mine in China. The Fluorite crystals are lustrous and transparent. In excellent condition from recent production and associated with bright metallic Chalcopyrite crystals.


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