Scheelite with Muscovite

Mt Xuebaoding, Pingwu, Sichuan Province, China
Miniature, 4.9 x 4.7 x 3.5 cm
Start Time: 07/03/2019 6:45:00 pm (CDT)
End Time: 07/30/2019 6:30:00 pm (CDT)
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Item Description

A large, yellow-orange, classic octahedral crystal of Scheelite dominates this piece from the well-known tin-tungsten deposit at Pingwu, China. The crystal is translucent with good adamantine luster and measures 4.5cm in maximum dimension. It also has two smaller companion crystals, one to the left side and one at its base. The Scheelite is associated with some matrix composed of medium-grained silvery Muscovite for accent. The Scheelite is highly fluorescent! Mounted on an acrylic base. Crystals are in very good condition and the large crystal is contacted on the backside and bottom.valued $750-950

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