Scheelite with Muscovite

Pingwu Beryl Mine, Huya township, Mt Xuebaoding, Pingwu Co., Mianyang Prefecture, Sichuan Province, China
Miniature, 4.2 x 2.3 x 2.2 cm
Start Time: 08/16/2018 6:45:00 pm (CDT)
End Time: 08/23/2018 6:45:00 pm (CDT)
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Item Description

This locality has produced some of the most distinctive and signature specimens from China. The best of the Scheelites are incredible and world class for what they are. This particular piece features distinctive, sharp, lustrous, gemmy to translucent, rich golden orange color, pseudo-octahedral crystals of Scheelite measuring up to 1.0 cm. The color and luster are very good, and when backlit, the crystals show great color. The crystal are intermixed with silvery bladed Muscovite crystals. A great quality display specimen from this unique locality. Valued at $800.

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