Xuebaoding, Pingwu, China

Scheelite with Mica — Xuebaoding, Sichuan, China · 13 cm

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A 13 cm mica plate with an orange scheelite crystal. Scheelite with mica from Xuebaoding, Sichuan, China, 3.1 × 5.7 × 13 cm, 208 g.
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Specimen details

MineralScheelite
LocalityXuebaoding, Pingwu, China
Crystal systemTetragonal
Chemical formulaCaWO4
Dimensions3.1 cm × 5.7 cm × 13.0 cm
Weight208 g
ConditionNo damage on display faces

About this specimen

Xuebaoding, Sichuan, scheelite with mica at 13 cm and 208 g; a large cabinet plate. A long, flat plate of silvery mica books with a single orange scheelite crystal set at its centre, the scheelite glowing against the grey.

Scheelite forms pseudo-octahedral bipyramids in Chinese tungsten deposits and fluoresces blue-white under short-wave UV.

Mica books, silvery to bronze, are the usual companion of pegmatite minerals and add a flash of pearly lustre to the piece.

The Xuebaoding veins of Pingwu County, Sichuan, produced the orange scheelite and muscovite-aquamarine combinations that put Chinese minerals on the map.

Dimensions place it in the large cabinet range, 3.1 × 5.7 × 13 cm (1.22 × 2.24 × 5.12 in) and 208 g (7.3 oz). Condition is otherwise as photographed.

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

  • Mineral: Scheelite, Mica
  • Locality: Xuebaoding, Pingwu Co., Sichuan, China
  • Size: 3.1 × 5.7 × 13 cm / 1.22 × 2.24 × 5.12 in
  • Weight: 208 g / 7.3 oz
  • SKU: JX3019

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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Scheelite with Mica — Xuebaoding, Sichuan, China · 13 cm
Scheelite with Mica — Xuebaoding, Sichuan, China · 13 cm
$85.99