 |
|
|
|
|
- Cobalt-rich variety of Arsenopyrite, in which the cobalt may replace as much as 12 percent of the iron. Found in Franconia, New Hampshire.
- Mineral almost identical to Arsenopyrite, but contains antimony in place of the arsenic. Its chemical formula is FeSbS. Gudmundite is very similar in physical properties to Arsenopyrite, and is sometimes wrongly classified as a variety of it, when in fact it is scientifically a separate mineral species. It is found in Gudmundstorp, Sala, Sweden, and Ilimaussaq, Greenland.
|
|
Arsenopyrite is an important ore of the element arsenic. It is also a minor ore of gold, as it contains traces of gold in some localities. Well-formed, lustrous Arsenopyrite crytals are important collector specimens.
|
|
Arsenopyrite can be found worldwide, but crystals of good quality are more limited. Excellent specimens of Arsenopyrite are found in Asia at the Yaogangxian Mine, Hunan Province, China; the Huanggang Mine, Inner Mongolia, China; and the Obira Mine on Kyushu Island, Japan.
Important European localities for Arsenopyrite include Panasqueira, Portugal; Freiberg, Saxony, Germany; Trepca, Kosovo (former Yugoslavia); and several of the ore deposits in the Cornwall area in England. In South America, fine Arsenopyrite crystals have come from Potosi, Bolivia; and the Pachapaqui District, Ancash Dept., Peru. Mexico also contains several notable occurrences, especially the Santa Eulalia district, Chihuahua; and Concepcion del Oro, Zacatecas. In the U.S., Arsenopyrite localities include Mount Mica, Oxford Co., Maine; Roxbury, Litchfield Co., Connecticut; Lewis, Essex Co., New York; Franklin, Sussex Co., New Jersey; Leadville, Lake Co., Colorado; and the Cleveland mine, Stevens Co., Washington. Fine specimens were once found Carmel, Putnam Co., New York. The cobalt-rich variety, Danaite, comes from Franconia, Grafton Co., New Hampshire. In Canada, Arsenopyrite is found in the Cobalt area, Timiskaming District, Ontario; and in the Nickel Plate Mine, British Columbia. |
Pyrite, Marcasite, and Pyrrhotite - Occur in different crystals, more yellow in color.
Loellingite - Very hard to distinguish, but lacks the sulfur attributes of Arsenopyrite.
Cobaltite - Occurs in different crystals.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Have a question about Arsenopyrite? Visit our Q&A Community and ask the experts!
|
|
|
|
Let us know how we can update this page
(Click for more details)
|
|
We strive for accurate content and locality information. If you feel any of the content is incorrect, or if you feel we are missing vital locality information, please fill out the form below so we can update the site. If you are requesting a locality be added, please only include significant locality occurences for the mineral.
|
 |
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
