Xuebaoding, Pingwu, China

Grey Spire Aquamarine with Mica — Xuebaoding, Sichuan, China

SKU · JX3337
$72.00
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A 12 cm grey matrix spire with aquamarine, mica and feldspar. Aquamarine with mica and feldspar from Xuebaoding, Sichuan, China, 4.7 × 2.9 × 11.8 cm, 154 g.
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Mineral
Aquamarine
Locality
Xuebaoding, Pingwu, China
Dimensions
4.7 cm × 2.9 cm × 11.8 cm
Weight
154 g
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Specimen details

MineralAquamarine
LocalityXuebaoding, Pingwu, China
Crystal systemHexagonal
Chemical formulaBe3Al2Si6O18
Dimensions4.7 cm × 2.9 cm × 11.8 cm
Weight154 g
SpeciesAquamarine

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About this specimen

Xuebaoding, Sichuan, aquamarine with mica and feldspar at 11.8 cm and 154 g; a cabinet piece. A tall spire of grey mica matrix with small pale aquamarine crystals and white feldspar across its face, rising to a point.

Aquamarine is the blue-green variety of beryl, forming hexagonal prisms with flat terminations; the Chinese material from Xuebaoding and Yunnan pairs it with muscovite and cassiterite.

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.

Dimensions place it in the cabinet range, 4.7 × 2.9 × 11.8 cm (1.85 × 1.14 × 4.65 in) and 154 g (5.4 oz). The specimen is otherwise sold in the condition shown.

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

  • Mineral: Aquamarine, Mica, Feldspar
  • Locality: Xuebaoding, Pingwu Co., Sichuan, China
  • Size: 4.7 × 2.9 × 11.8 cm / 1.85 × 1.14 × 4.65 in
  • Weight: 154 g / 5.4 oz
  • SKU: JX3337

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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Grey Spire Aquamarine with Mica — Xuebaoding, Sichuan, China
Grey Spire Aquamarine with Mica — Xuebaoding, Sichuan, China
$72.00