Xuebaoding, Pingwu, China

Scheelite on Mica Matrix, Xuebaoding, Sichuan, China

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A single amber, pyramidal scheelite crystal on a pale mica and quartz pedestal from Xuebaoding, Sichuan — stepped faces, transparent throughout, blue-white under shortwave UV. 3.6 × 2.5 × 3.6 cm, 50 g, on an acrylic block.

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Specimen details

MineralScheelite
LocalityXuebaoding, Pingwu, China
Crystal systemTetragonal
Chemical formulaCaWO4
Dimensions3.6 cm × 2.5 cm × 3.6 cm
Weight50 g
SpeciesScheelite
ColorYellow
SizeMiniature (up to 2 inches / up to 5 cm)
ConditionNo damage on display faces

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About this specimen

One amber scheelite crystal, sharply pyramidal and honey-warm, stands on a small pedestal of pale mica and quartz. Its faces are stepped rather than mirror-flat — growth layers laid down like shingles — and the colour passes from near-orange on the right shoulder to a paler apricot on the left, transparent enough throughout for the internal fractures to glint.

Xuebaoding, in Sichuan, is the source of these pseudo-octahedral scheelites, grown in high-altitude greisen veins alongside beryl, cassiterite and books of muscovite. Scheelite is calcium tungstate, CaWO4: unusually dense for so pale a mineral, Mohs 4.5–5, and reliably bright blue-white under shortwave ultraviolet, which makes it one of the few species worth owning a lamp for.

At 3.6 × 2.5 × 3.6 cm and 50 g this is a small, single-crystal piece, mounted with white putty on the clear acrylic block seen in the photographs. Camera and courier see the same crystal — this is the one on offer.

About Scheelite

Scheelite is a tungstate mineral prized by collectors for its exceptional color range, with several world-class Chinese localities.

Learn more about Scheelite 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 Scheelite 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. A display base is included.

Can I return it?

Yes — there is a 14-day return window.

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Scheelite on Mica Matrix, Xuebaoding, Sichuan, China
Scheelite on Mica Matrix, Xuebaoding, Sichuan, China
$185.00