Wolframite is the principal and primary ore mineral of tungsten, and commonly associated with the tin ore in and around granite country rocks. Wolframite is an iron manganese tungsten oxide mineral. The mineral crystallizes in monoclinic system with perfect cleavage, and occurs as massive dark gray to brown-black color and submetallic shining luster.
Yaogangxian mine is the oldest tungsten mine in China which began in 1904, since then more than 308 minerals have been discovered, including new minerals for the first time ever.
Originally miners used to be farmers who made a living mining wolframite. Wolframite is highly valued as it is the main source of tungsten which can be used for armour piercing ammunition.
Approx. H 18.5cm X 14cm W - Weight 1.32kg
