Xuebaoding, Pingwu, China

Scheelite Crystal, Xuebaoding Mountain, Sichuan

SKU · 1018
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Nature occasionally composes a specimen better than any curator could: here a 17 cm plate of glittering muscovite forms an open nest, and at its centre rests a single scheelite dipyramid in soft peach-rose — one crystal, perfectly placed, like an egg the mountain laid. The isolation is the luxury. 17 × 13 × 7.1 cm, 1.77 kg.

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Specimen details

MineralScheelite
LocalityXuebaoding, Pingwu, China
Crystal systemTetragonal
Chemical formulaCaWO4
Dimensions17.0 cm × 13.0 cm × 7.1 cm
Weight1.77 kg
ColorClear
SizeLarge Cabinet (over 6 inches / 15+ cm)
SpeciesScheelite
ConditionNo damage on display faces

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About this specimen

Nature occasionally composes a specimen better than any curator could: here a 17 cm plate of glittering muscovite forms an open nest, and at its centre rests a single scheelite dipyramid in soft peach-rose — one crystal, perfectly placed, like an egg the mountain laid. The isolation is the luxury. Nothing crowds the crystal, and the eye lands exactly where it should.

The muscovite deserves its own look: thousands of pearly blades stack into overlapping rosettes across the plate, shimmering silver as the piece turns and flattering the warm crystal they surround. This mica-nest association is the signature of the high fissure pockets of Xuebaoding Mountain in Pingwu County, Sichuan — the locality that redefined what scheelite (CaWO4, tetragonal) could look like.

At 1,775 g and 17 × 13 × 7.1 cm this is a genuine cabinet plate that displays as well lying flat as raised on a stand, and under shortwave UV the scheelite answers with the species’ blue-white glow while the mica stays dark. The photographs show this exact plate.

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. A display base is included.

Can I return it?

Yes — there is a 14-day return window.

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Scheelite Crystal, Xuebaoding Mountain, Sichuan
Scheelite Crystal, Xuebaoding Mountain, Sichuan
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