Xuebaoding, Pingwu, China

Scheelite Crystal – Octahedral Form – Xuebaoding Mountain, Sichuan

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A single scheelite octahedron, amber at the top edges and going olive-brown toward the base, set against a small spray of colourless quartz crystals from Xuebaoding, Sichuan. One crystal, not a cluster. 4.6 × 3.0 × 3.6 cm, 65 g.

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Specimen details

MineralScheelite
LocalityXuebaoding, Pingwu, China
Crystal systemTetragonal
Chemical formulaCaWO4
Dimensions4.6 cm × 3.0 cm × 3.6 cm
Weight65 g
ColorYellow
SizeMiniature (up to 2 inches / up to 5 cm)
SpeciesScheelite
ConditionNo damage on display faces

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About this specimen

Amber where its upper edges catch the light, olive-brown through the lower half, a single scheelite octahedron stands point-down against a small spray of colourless quartz. The lustre is greasy rather than glassy, and the faces carry an etched, pitted texture that scatters the highlight instead of returning it whole. The quartz behind is white and low-key, a backdrop rather than a competitor.

Scheelite is calcium tungstate, CaWO4, crystallising tetragonal — the shape reading as an octahedron is really a doubled pyramid, and that near-symmetry is what satisfies in the hand. Xuebaoding, above Pingwu in Sichuan, is the classic Chinese locality for the species, and its crystals run this amber-to-brown range. Expect it to feel heavier than its size suggests; tungsten does that. Mohs 4.5 to 5, so it scratches easily, and under short-wave ultraviolet it typically glows blue-white.

It measures 4.6 × 3.0 × 3.6 cm and weighs 65 g on its clear acrylic cube. The octahedron pictured is the one reserved under this listing.

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 – Octahedral Form – Xuebaoding Mountain, Sichuan
Scheelite Crystal – Octahedral Form – Xuebaoding Mountain, Sichuan
$125.00$112.50