Xuebaoding, Pingwu, China

Honey Scheelite with Mica — Xuebaoding, Sichuan · 8.5 cm

SKU · JX2942
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A honey scheelite in a bed of golden mica rosettes. Scheelite with mica from Xuebaoding, Sichuan, China, 8.5 × 5.4 × 6.5 cm, 367 g.
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Specimen details

MineralScheelite
LocalityXuebaoding, Pingwu, China
Crystal systemTetragonal
Chemical formulaCaWO4
Dimensions8.5 cm × 5.4 cm × 6.5 cm
Weight367 g
ConditionNo damage on display faces

About this specimen

Xuebaoding, Sichuan, scheelite with mica at 8.5 cm and 367 g; a cabinet piece. A honey-yellow scheelite crystal set into a broad bed of golden-tan mica rosettes, the mica covering the whole face and the scheelite glassy.

Scheelite is calcium tungstate, forming orange to honey-coloured bipyramids with a greasy lustre and a bright blue-white fluorescence under short-wave UV.

Mica forms pearly hexagonal books that catch the light between the other crystals.

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

By size it is cabinet, 8.5 × 5.4 × 6.5 cm (3.35 × 2.13 × 2.56 in) and 367 g (12.9 oz). Otherwise the piece is sold exactly as photographed.

Every specimen here is photographed and catalogued individually before listing.

  • Mineral: Scheelite, Mica
  • Locality: Xuebaoding, Pingwu Co., Sichuan, China
  • Size: 8.5 × 5.4 × 6.5 cm / 3.35 × 2.13 × 2.56 in
  • Weight: 367 g / 12.9 oz
  • SKU: JX2942

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.

Can I return it?

Yes — there is a 14-day return window.

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Honey Scheelite with Mica — Xuebaoding, Sichuan · 8.5 cm
Honey Scheelite with Mica — Xuebaoding, Sichuan · 8.5 cm
$133.99