Quartz and Pyrite Specimen - China

Quartz and Pyrite Specimen – China (Jiangxi)

Specimen weight: 80g

Striking combinations of glassy quartz crystals with metallic pyrite cubes or druzy coatings, often featuring hematite inclusions (Hubei), iridescent chalcopyrite accents (Jiangxi), or gold-bearing arsenian pyrite (Guangxi). Quartz ranges from transparent to milky, while pyrite exhibits cubic, octahedral, or framboidal habits. Gold occurs as "invisible" nanoparticles in arsenian pyrite (Carlin-type deposits) or fracture-filling grains (orogenic veins). Prized for crystal clarity, contrasting mineral associations, and geological significance from China’s diverse metallogenic provinces.

Measurement scale in centimeters (cm).