Large Scheelite (fluorescent) on Muscovite

Mt. Xuebaoding, Pingwu Co., Sichuan Prov., China
Large Cabinet, 17.0 x 7.7 x 5.8 cm
Start Time: 06/28/2013 6:30:00 pm (CDT)
End Time: 07/03/2013 6:33:47 pm (CDT)
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Item Description

If you have wanted a large Mt. Xuebaoding matrix scheelite at a reasonable price point, this dramatic combination plate certainly fills your wish list. An impresive, 4.8 x 4.8 x 4.0 cm, textbook, tetragonal scheelite crystal is aesthetically set on the sculptural pearlescent muscovite plate. The pristine, translucent crystal has rich honey-brown color and beautiful, shimmering, waxy luster. The crystal glows orange-color when backlit and lights up bright blue-white under UV light. A striking, large, two-sided specimen of excellent quality. This piece would be MUCH more, if the scheelite had top color. The base has been sawed to enhance the considerable display quality. Fairly valued at $1000-1200.

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