2.4" Elongated Arsenopyrite Crystal Cluster - Peru

Arsenopyrite is an iron arsenic sulfide with the chemical formula FeAsS. Depending on minerals present during formation, the iron can be replaced by cobalt (Cobaltite). Arsenopyrite is the most common mineral containing arsenic and can be found in igneous, metamorphic and sedimentary rock. Crystals can be found as prismatic, twinned, columnar, elongated and massive formations within veins and are found in locations all around the world.

Arsenopyrite contains a significant amount of poisonous arsenic, making it somewhat toxic. Therefore, washing hands following handling of arsenopyrite specimens, is recommended.