Xuebaoding, Pingwu, China

Pale Aquamarine with Cassiterite — Xuebaoding · 6.1 cm

SKU · JX1151
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Pale aquamarine with black cassiterite and mica, sawn base. Aquamarine with cassiterite and mica from Xuebaoding, Sichuan, China, 6.1 × 3.2 × 4.2 cm, 85 g.
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Specimen details

MineralAquamarine
LocalityXuebaoding, Pingwu, China
Crystal systemHexagonal
Chemical formulaBe3Al2Si6O18
Dimensions6.1 cm × 3.2 cm × 4.2 cm
Weight85 g
ConditionNo damage on display faces

About this specimen

A plate of pale mica with small pale aquamarine crystals and glossy black cassiterite set across it; please note the base was cut flat. Miniature size.

Xuebaoding, Sichuan, aquamarine with cassiterite and mica at 6.1 cm and 85 g; a miniature with a sawn base.

It measures 6.1 × 3.2 × 4.2 cm (2.40 × 1.26 × 1.65 in) and weighs 85 g (3 oz), a small cabinet-sized piece that displays well on a shelf or in a cabinet.

  • Mineral: Aquamarine, Cassiterite and Mica
  • Locality: Xuebaoding, Pingwu Co., Sichuan, China
  • Size: 6.1 × 3.2 × 4.2 cm / 2.40 × 1.26 × 1.65 in
  • Weight: 85 g / 3 oz
  • SKU: JX1151

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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Pale Aquamarine with Cassiterite — Xuebaoding · 6.1 cm
Pale Aquamarine with Cassiterite — Xuebaoding · 6.1 cm
$98.00$88.00