Scheelite
Scheelite on Mica Matrix, Xuebaoding, Sichuan, China
Orange Scheelite Octahedron with Mica – Xuebaoding, Sichuan
Yellow Scheelite Crystal – Octahedral – Xuebaoding, Sichuan
Scheelite Crystal – Octahedral Form – Xuebaoding Mountain, Sichuan
Scheelite Crystal, Xuebaoding Mountain, Sichuan
Golden Pyramidal Scheelite Crystal, Xuebaoding, Sichuan
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 tungstate deposits. Our specimens showcase the distinctive geometries and fluorescence properties collectors prize. Browse scheelite selections and add these calcium tungstates to your collection.
Questions about Scheelite
Where can I buy Chinese scheelite specimens?
This category lists the Chinese scheelite specimens currently available from MyMineralBox, with the exact item shown in each product’s photographs. Compare locality, color, luster, crystal form, associations, dimensions, condition, and price. Use the Xuebaoding and scheelite reference pages for context, but verify the claim on the individual listing.
Which Chinese scheelite localities are collectible?
Xuebaoding in the Pingwu area of Sichuan is a documented Chinese source represented in this catalog. Collectors evaluate each scheelite for color, luster, crystal completeness, matrix composition, associations, and condition. A familiar visual style can support comparison, but it cannot prove locality without the specimen’s label and provenance.
Will I receive the exact scheelite specimen shown?
Yes. A scheelite product page represents one individually numbered specimen, and its photographs show the item supplied rather than a stock example. Inspect the principal crystal, attachment points, matrix, and associated minerals from every angle. Retain the listing information and locality label with the specimen after delivery.
How is a scheelite matrix specimen shipped?
A matrix specimen is immobilized, cushioned around vulnerable crystals, and packed so it cannot strike the container during tracked, insured shipment. Packing should protect projections without pressing directly on them. Keep the box and internal supports until inspection is complete, and document any transit damage before moving loose fragments.