Scheelite on Muscovite - Specimen

Locality: Xuebaoding Mine, Pingwu County, Mianyang, Sichuan, China

The Xuebaoding deposit lies in the northern Longmen Mountains of Sichuan and is well known for coarse crystals of scheelite, beryl, cassiterite and fluorite. Its ore veins run from granite into marble between the Pankou and Pukouling granites. Muscovite and beryl line the veins in the granite, while the main crystal zone, with scheelite, beryl, cassiterite, fluorite, apatite and needle-like tourmaline, lies in the marble.

Researchers studying the deposit concluded that the crystals grew so large because the fluids were rich in ore elements and fluorine, the pure marble host held few impurities such as iron, and open space in the veins gave the crystals room to grow.

Scheelite is calcium tungstate, CaWO₄, and an important ore of tungsten. It is named for Karl Wilhelm Scheele (1742–1786), who determined that the mineral contained tungsten. It has a vitreous to adamantine lustre, a hardness of 4.5 to 5 and a high density of about 6.1, and it glows bright bluish white under short-wave ultraviolet light.

This one of a kind Scheelite on Muscovite mineral specimen from China features a single warm golden-orange Scheelite crystal with a compact, blocky form and naturally etched, stepped crystal faces. The Scheelite shows translucent amber to honey tones, glossy reflective areas, frosted surface texture, and small internal inclusions that give the piece depth and character. A small cluster of pale silvery Muscovite mica sits along one side, adding a layered, flaky contrast against the rich orange Scheelite crystal.

Scheelite is a calcium tungstate mineral and one of the most important natural sources of tungsten. It is especially valued by mineral collectors for its dense feel, tetragonal crystal form, warm colour range, and strong fluorescence, often glowing blue to blue-white under shortwave UV light. China is one of the world’s best-known sources for collectible Scheelite specimens, with notable material coming from tungsten-bearing deposits in regions such as Sichuan, Hunan, and Jiangxi.

Scheelite is often associated with focus, ambition, clarity, and purposeful action. Its golden-orange colour is commonly connected with confidence, motivation, and creative energy, while Muscovite is often associated with reflection, insight, and emotional awareness. Together, Scheelite on Muscovite is often viewed as a specimen for direction, mental organization, and balancing practical goals with inner clarity.

Chemical Composition: Scheelite: CaWO4, Muscovite: KAl2(AlSi3O10)(OH)2

Quantity: 1pc
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