Arsenopyrite is a principal ore of arsenic, and few minerals show a silvery metallic luster quite so crisply.
This high grade specimen from Morocco pairs prismatic, lustrous arsenopyrite crystals with a quartz matrix, so the steely silver of the arsenopyrite plays against the glassy quartz under any light. At about 8.5 inches wide and over 4 kilograms, it is a cabinet piece for a mineral collection, a study or an office display, and it looks its best on a stand under a small spotlight. Arsenopyrite crystals often form with an off square cross section and striated faces. This is the exact arsenopyrite specimen shown.
The specimen is about 8.5 by 5.25 by 6 inches tall and weighs about 4.335 kilograms (9 pounds 9 ounces).
About Arsenopyrite
Arsenopyrite is iron arsenic sulfide, FeAsS, containing about 46 percent arsenic. It is steel gray to silver white with a metallic luster and forms striated prismatic crystals. Along with orpiment it is a principal ore of arsenic, and a struck piece gives off a garlic smell, a classic test for the mineral.
Stone Meaning: Arsenopyrite is traditionally associated with confidence and joy.
Additional Details
- You receive the exact arsenopyrite on quartz specimen shown.
- About 8.5" x 5.25" x 6" tall; about 4.335kg (9 lbs 9 oz).
- Origin: Morocco.
- Contains arsenic. This is a display specimen: wash your hands after handling, keep it away from food, pets and small children, and never use it in water, elixirs or the mouth.
- Do not break, cut or grind the specimen.
- Heavy; lift with two hands from the base, not by the crystal edges.
- Photos show the actual piece.
Shipping and Returns
- Carefully packed in reinforced packaging made to protect fragile crystals and minerals in transit.
- We have shipped delicate stones for years, and every order is packed with that experience.
- Covered by our 30-day return policy.
Disclaimer: Please consult a healthcare professional for any medical advice. The information provided is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease or condition.
