Sichuan Province in western China is home to some of the most dramatic geology on Earth, and its mineral specimens reflect this extraordinary geological setting. The province is most famous for the Xuebaoding locality, a high-altitude alpine environment that produces world-class aquamarine, scheelite, and cassiterite crystals. Xuebaoding aquamarine specimens are particularly prized for their exceptional clarity and intense blue coloration. Beyond Xuebaoding, Sichuan’s vast territory encompasses diverse geological environments from the Tibetan Plateau margins to the Sichuan Basin, producing a wide range of mineral species. The province’s remote mining locations and challenging terrain add to the allure and rarity of its finest specimens.