Xuebaoding Minerals
Legendary Sichuan locality known for scheelite, aquamarine, cassiterite, and alpine-style crystals.
Xuebaoding, located in Pingwu County, Sichuan Province, is one of China’s most prestigious mineral localities — and one of the few in the world consistently producing world-class scheelite crystals. The Pingwu beryl mine at Xuebaoding is internationally recognized for its exceptional orange scheelite, aquamarine (beryl), cassiterite, and muscovite specimens, often found in remarkable multi-species associations. The alpine setting and high-altitude geology create ideal conditions for large, well-formed crystals with extraordinary clarity. Xuebaoding specimens are regularly featured in major mineral shows and museum collections worldwide. For collectors who value both rarity and visual impact, Xuebaoding is a locality that speaks for itself.
Why This Locality Matters
Famous Species
Scheelite · Aquamarine (Beryl) · Cassiterite · Muscovite · Quartz. Xuebaoding is globally recognized for producing world-class scheelite — rated among the finest in the world by Mindat.
Classic Crystal Habits
Dipyramidal scheelite in vivid orange-yellow, elongated aquamarine crystals with mica, and sharp cassiterite bipyramids. Alpine-style aesthetics with clean matrix and exceptional crystal geometry.
Collector Appeal
Xuebaoding carries extraordinary prestige in the collector world. Museum-quality pieces from this locality appear at top international shows. Even smaller specimens carry the weight of a world-class provenance.
What Collectors Look For
- Orange scheelite crystals — vivid dipyramidal form
- Aquamarine with muscovite mica on matrix
- Alpine-style aesthetics: clean, geometric, high-contrast
- Sharp crystal edges and undamaged terminations
- Multi-species associations on single matrix piece
- High locality prestige — recognized internationally
Featured Specimens from Xuebaoding
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Xuebaoding?
Xuebaoding is located in Pingwu County, Mianyang City, Sichuan Province, China. The locality sits at high altitude in the Minshan mountain range, near the Sichuan-Gansu border.
Why is Xuebaoding important to collectors?
Xuebaoding produces world-class scheelite crystals — rated among the finest globally by Mindat. Its aquamarine, cassiterite, and muscovite specimens are equally exceptional. The locality is featured in major museum collections and international mineral shows, making it one of the most prestigious Chinese localities for serious collectors.
What species come from Xuebaoding?
The primary collectible species are scheelite, aquamarine (beryl), cassiterite, and muscovite. These often occur together on a single matrix piece, creating remarkable multi-species associations.
Are these exact specimens?
Yes. Every specimen listed is the exact piece photographed. What you see is what you receive — no stock photos or representative images.
Are treatments disclosed?
Yes. Any known treatments, repairs, or enhancements are disclosed in the product description. We prioritize full transparency for every collector.
