Scheelite

Item Description

A classic large miniature / small cabinet specimen of these world-classic Scheelites from the Pingwu Mine in China. This beryllium /tungsten locality has produced the finest Scheelite crystals in the world, both in terms of size and color. This particular speicmen hosts a few sharp, well-formed, lustrous, rich golden-orange colored, pseudo-octahedral (pyramidal tetragonal) crystals measuring up to 3.2 cm, free of matrix. The piece has wonderful color both on the surface, and internally when backlit. For the most part, there is little damage, but it's not complete on the back where it was separated from the pocket wall. A worthwhile and eye-catching piece for anybody who collects Scheelite or minerals from China. Like most Scheelites, this piece GLOWS with a bright blue-white fluorescence under SW UV light. Valued $1,500.