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Scheelite on Muscovite from Xuebaoding District, Pingwu, Sichuan, China

 
Scheelite on Muscovite from Xuebaoding District, Pingwu, Sichuan, China

Scheelite on Muscovite from Xuebaoding District, Pingwu, Sichuan, China

Photo below under shortwave ultraviolet illumination:
Scheelite on Muscovite from Xuebaoding District, Pingwu, Sichuan, China

DESCRIPTION:No. 32375
Mineral:Scheelite on Muscovite
Locality:Xuebaoding District, Pingwu, Sichuan, China
Description:Translucent crystal of orange scheelite 3 cm across on a plate of silvery muscovite crystals. The scheelite is lustrous and fluoresces bright blue-white under UV illumination. One edge is chipped.
Overall Size:7x6x3 cm
Crystals:3 cm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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