Xuebaoding, Pingwu, China

Aquamarine with Mica — Xuebaoding, Sichuan · 7 cm, 60 g

SKU · KS1498
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An etched, hollowed aquamarine crystal with scheelite and mica. Aquamarine with mica and scheelite from Xuebaoding, Sichuan, China, 7 × 5.6 × 3.6 cm, 60 g.
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Specimen details

MineralAquamarine
LocalityXuebaoding, Pingwu, China
Crystal systemHexagonal
Chemical formulaBe3Al2Si6O18
Dimensions7.0 cm × 5.6 cm × 3.6 cm
Weight60 g
ConditionNo damage on display faces

About this specimen

A pale blue-green aquamarine crystal with naturally etched, hollowed faces sits at the top of a mass of pale mica and quartz, with a small scheelite crystal at the right. Please note the etched-hollow aquamarine is uncommon.

Xuebaoding etched aquamarine with scheelite and mica at 60 g; a miniature for the beryl collector.

At 7 × 5.6 × 3.6 cm (2.76 × 2.20 × 1.42 in) and 60 g (2.1 oz) it is a small cabinet specimen that displays well on a shelf or in a cabinet. What you see in the photos is the piece you receive; any known repair, mount or treatment is disclosed above.

  • Mineral: Aquamarine, Mica and Scheelite
  • Locality: Xuebaoding, Pingwu Co., Sichuan, China
  • Size: 7 × 5.6 × 3.6 cm / 2.76 × 2.20 × 1.42 in
  • Weight: 60 g / 2.1 oz
  • SKU: KS1498

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 · 7 cm, 60 g
Aquamarine with Mica — Xuebaoding, Sichuan · 7 cm, 60 g
$181.00$163.00