Scheelite

About Scheelite

Scheelite is a calcium tungstate mineral valued by collectors for its distinctive tetrahedral crystal forms, high density, and fluorescence under ultraviolet light. This tetragonal mineral exhibits white, yellow, orange, or colorless coloration with adamantine luster and characteristically forms striking pyramidal or wedge-shaped crystals. Scheelite specimens are prized by collectors for their geometric beauty, rarity, and the diagnostic fluorescence property making them valuable for studying mineral luminescence.Major scheelite sources include China, Argentina, Peru, Austria, and the United States. This mineral forms in granite pegmatites and hydrothermal veins associated with tungsten mineralization. Chinese deposits have produced exceptional specimens historically, while Argentine and Peruvian localities yield fine crystals. American occurrences in California and Colorado provide excellent material. The fluorescence property—brilliant blue or colorless under shortwave ultraviolet light—adds exceptional collector value.Explore our scheelite collection featuring exceptional crystals with striking forms from world-class tungstate deposits. Our specimens showcase the distinctive geometries and fluorescence properties collectors prize. Browse scheelite selections and add these calcium tungstates to your collection.