Xuebaoding, Pingwu, China

Aquamarine with Mica — Xuebaoding, Sichuan, China · 13.8 cm

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A 14 cm plate of mica and feldspar with aquamarine and cassiterite. Aquamarine with mica and feldspar from Xuebaoding, Sichuan, China, 8.3 × 3.3 × 13.8 cm, 263 g.
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Specimen details

MineralAquamarine
LocalityXuebaoding, Pingwu, China
Crystal systemHexagonal
Chemical formulaBe3Al2Si6O18
Dimensions8.3 cm × 3.3 cm × 13.8 cm
Weight263 g
ConditionNo damage on display faces

About this specimen

Xuebaoding, Sichuan, aquamarine with mica, feldspar and cassiterite at 13.8 cm and 263 g; a large cabinet plate. A tall plate of silvery mica and white feldspar with small pale aquamarine crystals and black cassiterite grains scattered across it.

Glassy hexagonal prisms and a sea-blue tone define the aquamarine variety.

Mica forms pearly hexagonal books that catch the light between the other crystals. Feldspar forms the blocky, pale crystals that act as a stage for the more colourful minerals in a pegmatite pocket.

Xuebaoding in Pingwu County is the classic Chinese source of scheelite, aquamarine and cassiterite on muscovite, mined from high-altitude greisen veins.

The piece is large cabinet in size, 8.3 × 3.3 × 13.8 cm (3.27 × 1.30 × 5.43 in) and 263 g (9.3 oz). Condition is otherwise as photographed.

Specimens are photographed and catalogued one at a time before they reach this page.

  • Mineral: Aquamarine, Mica, Feldspar, Cassiterite
  • Locality: Xuebaoding, Pingwu Co., Sichuan, China
  • Size: 8.3 × 3.3 × 13.8 cm / 3.27 × 1.30 × 5.43 in
  • Weight: 263 g / 9.3 oz
  • SKU: JX2995

About Aquamarine

Aquamarine is a cyclosilicate mineral valued for its hardness and gem potential, with known Chinese sources.

Learn more about Aquamarine in our encyclopedia

About Xuebaoding, Pingwu

Xuebaoding (Mount Little Xuebaoding), Huya Township, Pingwu County, Mianyang, Sichuan, China — source of cassiterite, scheelite, and beryl on muscovite matrix.

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Frequently asked questions

Will I receive the exact specimen shown?

Yes. Every specimen is a single, one-of-a-kind piece, and the photographs show the exact item you will receive — never a stock photo.

Is this Aquamarine natural?

Yes — specimens like this form naturally. As is standard in the trade, some pieces are gently cleaned or trimmed; we photograph the actual specimen and describe its origin and condition conservatively.

How is it packed and shipped?

Orders ship worldwide with fully insured, tracked delivery, carefully packed to protect fragile crystals.

Can I return it?

Yes — there is a 14-day return window.

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Aquamarine with Mica — Xuebaoding, Sichuan, China · 13.8 cm
Aquamarine with Mica — Xuebaoding, Sichuan, China · 13.8 cm
$101.99