Ilvaite, Sphalerite, Mongolia

This is a lustrous Ilvaite mineral specimen hailing from the Huanggang Mines of Inner Mongolia. Large size for this material and in excellent condition. Nice aesthetic. A valley of young Ilvaite with what might be Sphalerite runs through the middle. You will receive the exact Ilvaite shown.  Ilvaite is a rare black silicate mineral with unique electrical properties. A lovely specimen for collectors looking for less common black crystals to work with. 

ILVA-0102
Size: 58mm x 48mm x 40mm   
Origin: Huanggang Mines, Inner Mongolia
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