Xuebaoding Mine, Pingwu County, Sichuan Province, China
Minerals
Beryl, Kësterite, Mushistonite
Dimensions
3.4 x 2.6 x 2.4 cm
Size class
Miniature
SID
ML00570
A fine example of a rare oxide species (mushistonite) altering from an equally rare Cu-Zn-Sn sulfosalt (kesterite). The associated muscovite and beryl are classic indicators of a greisen deposit.