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Scheelite from Yaogangxian Mine, Hunan, China

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A grouping of lustrous pseudo-octahedral scheelite crystals 2.0 cm across on a breccia matrix that is coated with crystallized dolomite. Thin platy white crystals of calcite are scattered throughout. This is crystallized completely all around with no points of attachment. In good condition.

Product details

SpeciesScheeliteDolomiteCalcite
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions10.0 x 5.0 x 2.0 cm
Added on02/12/2025
LocalityChina, Hunan, Yaogangxian Mine
Current owner
Unknown Owner
Acquired
Oct 2026
Previous owners
DateCollectorAcquisition price
—Weinrich MineralsNot disclosed

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Scheelite
Mineral guide
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(CaWO4) – a fluorescent mineral with sky-blue to icy color, sharp tetragonal crystals on diverse matrices, and vivid UV glow in top localities.
Scheelite
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Scheelite from Yaogangxian Mine
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Locality guide
Yaogangxian Mine
A collector's guide to Yaogangxian Mine, China: its geology, mining history and notable minerals, illustrated with the 1584 specimens documented from this locality on EarthWonders.