Scheelite on Ferberite - unusual locale
stock #20.1-596-(JM923)
Bandy Gill near Carrock Mine, CaldbeckFellsMungrisdale, Eden
Cumberland, Cumbria,
England
3.7 x 3 x 1.6 CM (miniature)
price: $120
Spring to Summer; New and Vintage
Small Scheelite crystals on Ferberite crystal blades with a Quartz core. Ex John Marshall collection, he personally collected this piece is 1970. This was found near Bandy Gill not very far from a known Scheelite locale at Carrock. A nice example of Scheelite from the Cumberland (now Cumbria) region. We do not usually find any English Scheelite on the market. This has 4 small sharp crystals which are vividly fluorescent and well-formed. Includes the previous label and catalog card from the Marshall collection.
Scheelite on Aquamarine Beryl with Muscovite
stock #12.1-060
Mt. Xuebaoding, Pingwu Co., Mianyang Pref.
Sichuan Province,
China
7.3 x 4.6 x 3.8 CM (cabinet)
price: $950
Spring to Summer; New and Vintage
A fine combo specimen with a sharp Scheelite crystal perched on the edge of a elongated tabular Aquamarine crystal. From early finds at Mt Xuebaoding, the combination of species like this in well-developed crystals helped to make the location famous. Other than contacts with Muscovite in some areas these are in fine shape, esthetic and present very well. We certainly would call this a modern classic, the locality now produces very little as most of it is closed and the new finds are not at all like this.
A fine, sharp and partly gemmy crystal of Scheelite perched and well-exposed on matrix. Bright luster and fine undamaged condition. The crystal is 3 CM across and the color ranges from orange to a straw yellow. From early finds on Mt Xuebaoding, a fine display quality specimen that is of a quality and style not seen in more recent finds.
Scheelite crystals in a Quartz-lined vug with individuals to 1.3 cm across. A choice specimens from the less well-known Czech locality of Obri Dul. Collected in 1960 from this small Skarn area that is noted more for Fluorites and Wollastonite. These are quite sharp and sizable for the location and well-preserved. Good luster, nice light yellow-orange color and strong fluorescence.
Scheelite on Muscovite
stock #AX-5-066
Mt. Xuebaoding, Pingwu Co., Mianyang Pref.
Sichuan Province,
China
7.6 x 5.8 x 3.9 CM (cabinet)
price: $1450
Fall 22
Fine deep orange-red Scheelite crystal on Muscovite matrix. This is an early specimen, ex Shields Flynn collection, that is the most rare and desirable color for Chinese Scheelite. The crystal is 3.2 CM across and lustrous, translucent to transparent. One lower corner has contacts where Muscovite blades grew into the Scheelite, the rest is in excellent condition, sharp and undamaged. As far as I know all Scheelites worldwide are fluorescent, usually a whitish blue. This one is more a yellow to orange color and is quite unusual. Overall a bright and attractive specimen with exceptional color.
Scheelite with Apatite on Muscovite
stock #AX-15-162-(C76)
Mt. Xuebaoding, Pingwu Co., Mianyang Pref.
Sichuan Province,
China
9.3 x 7.2 x 5.2 CM (cabinet)
price: $1450
New Year 22
A fine early Xuebaoding piece ex Bert Ottens and Shields Flynn. A prominent well-formed orange octahedron of Scheelite is surrounded by a scattering of gemmy Apatite crystals, all set on Muscovite blades with a little Calcite as well. The Apatites are transparent and glassy with a pale color, in some light sources they look slightly pink or violet and in other light they are almost colorless. The Scheelite, Apatite and Calcites are all vividly fluorescent and the combination of yellow, pink and bright red is especially vibrant. The Scheelite has sharp, gemmy corners and excellent luster throughout, most faces show well-defined geometric growth structures as well. No damage, a fine Chinese classic.
Scheelite on Muscovite
stock #6.2-899
Mt. Xuebaoding, Pingwu Co., Mianyang Pref.
Sichuan Province,
China
4.3 x 3.4 x 3 CM (miniature)
price: $880
Late Summer 2021
Outstanding miniature with a sharp and glassy Scheelite crystal nestled in Muscovite blades. The Scheelite is translucent to transparent and has the sought-after orange color. There is no damage or chipping but there is some cracking to note near the base which have been stabilized. This is not distracting or easy to find without some magnification. The price has taken this into account. Good Scheelites with fine color have become costly, larger specimens of this quality are often well into the 5 figures. This piece was collected in 2005 while the small mines on the higher reaches of Mt. Xuebaoding were active. More recent finds from Pingwu are found at lower elevation and mostly are a light yellow to brownish. A pretty modern classic.
SOLD Scheelite on Quartz
stock #SOLD 21.1-241
Tae wha Mine, Neungam-ri, Angseong-myeon, Chungju
Chungcheongbukdo,
South Korea
3.8 x 3.2 x 2.2 CM (small miniature)
price: $0
Early summer 2021
A Scheelite octahedral crystal perched on some clear Quartz crystals from the famed Tae Wha Mine in Korea. There are some chips on the Quartz but the Scheelite is in good condition. In strong light the Scheelite is translucent to transparent.
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