Scheelite Twinned Octahedral Crystals on Matrix

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Two honey-amber scheelite crystals bedded in pale silvery-green muscovite books, the larger showing the flattened pseudo-octahedral form the species takes when twinned. 3.8 × 3.3 × 3.3 cm, 80 g.

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Specimen details

MineralScheelite
Locality
Crystal systemTetragonal
Chemical formulaCaWO4
Dimensions3.8 cm × 3.3 cm × 3.3 cm
Weight80 g
SizeMiniature (up to 2 inches / up to 5 cm)
SpeciesScheelite
ColorWhite
ConditionNo damage on display faces

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About this specimen

Two honey-amber scheelite crystals sit low in a bed of pale silvery-green muscovite, their faces stepped and faintly resinous, the colour deepening toward burnt orange where light travels through the thicker edges. The mica books beneath splay outward in overlapping wedges, cool and matte against the warm crystals. The larger scheelite shows the flattened pseudo-octahedral outline the species takes when twinned.

Scheelite is calcium tungstate, CaWO4, one of the two principal ores of tungsten and surprisingly heavy in the hand for its size — specific gravity sits near 6. Under shortwave ultraviolet it answers with a strong blue-white glow, among the most dependable fluorescent responses in mineralogy. At Mohs 4.5 to 5 it scratches without much effort, and the mica matrix is softer still.

Compact at 3.8 × 3.3 × 3.3 cm and 80 g, resting on its mica bed with no stand supplied. Photographed here is the single specimen on offer — no substitutions.

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

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 Twinned Octahedral Crystals on Matrix
Scheelite Twinned Octahedral Crystals on Matrix
$145.00