This striking mineral specimen features fluorescent scheelite crystal dramatically contrasted by black tourmaline (schorl), creating a bold interplay of light and dark. In normal lighting, the tourmaline’s jet-black prismatic form anchors the specimen visually, while under short wave ultraviolet light, the scheelite comes alive with its signature intense blue-white glow, transforming the piece into a true UV showstopper. Under long wave in light, the scheelite glows a soft sunset pinkish orange.
The combination of a strong dual fluorescent mineral with a non-fluorescent, visually dominant associate like tourmaline makes this specimen both educational and highly displayable, appealing to collectors who value form, contrast, rarity, and unique uv reactive minerals.
Dimensions: 2.75”x2.5”x2”
Weight: 297g
Naturally occurring scheelite with black tourmaline (schorl)
Strong dual UV reactivity, with scheelite glowing blue-white under short wave UV light and sunset pink/orange under long wave uv light
High contrast between fluorescent and non-fluorescent minerals
Visually engaging in both natural and ultraviolet lighting
Exceedingly rare mineral combination
Scheelite is one of the most iconic fluorescent minerals, long prized by collectors for its reliable and vivid dual UV response. Specimens that pair scheelite with black tourmaline are especially attractive, as the dark tourmaline dramatically enhances the visibility of the fluorescent areas under UV light.
This specimen offers both high collectibility and strong visual impact, making it suitable for seasoned collectors as well as those building a focused UV cabinet.
Scheelite (CaWO₄): A calcium tungstate mineral best known for its bright fluorescence under ultraviolet light, often appearing blue-white to cream depending on trace elements and UV wavelength.
Black Tourmaline (Schorl): A sodium iron aluminum borosilicate, schorl forms in prismatic crystals and is valued for its durability, deep color, and geological significance in granitic and pegmatitic environments.
Scheelite remains one of the most recognizable and consistently collected fluorescent minerals, with demand driven by both classic mineral collectors and the growing UV-focused segment.
As high-quality fluorescent material becomes increasingly difficult to source and UV mineral collecting continues to expand, well-balanced specimens like this offer strong long-term collector appeal, making them a sound addition to an investment-minded mineral collection.
This striking mineral specimen features fluorescent scheelite crystal dramatically contrasted by black tourmaline (schorl), creating a bold interplay of light and dark. In normal lighting, the tourmaline’s jet-black prismatic form anchors the specimen visually, while under short wave ultraviolet light, the scheelite comes alive with its signature intense blue-white glow, transforming the piece into a true UV showstopper. Under long wave in light, the scheelite glows a soft sunset pinkish orange.
The combination of a strong dual fluorescent mineral with a non-fluorescent, visually dominant associate like tourmaline makes this specimen both educational and highly displayable, appealing to collectors who value form, contrast, rarity, and unique uv reactive minerals.
Dimensions: 2.75”x2.5”x2”
Weight: 297g
Naturally occurring scheelite with black tourmaline (schorl)
Strong dual UV reactivity, with scheelite glowing blue-white under short wave UV light and sunset pink/orange under long wave uv light
High contrast between fluorescent and non-fluorescent minerals
Visually engaging in both natural and ultraviolet lighting
Exceedingly rare mineral combination
Scheelite is one of the most iconic fluorescent minerals, long prized by collectors for its reliable and vivid dual UV response. Specimens that pair scheelite with black tourmaline are especially attractive, as the dark tourmaline dramatically enhances the visibility of the fluorescent areas under UV light.
This specimen offers both high collectibility and strong visual impact, making it suitable for seasoned collectors as well as those building a focused UV cabinet.
Scheelite (CaWO₄): A calcium tungstate mineral best known for its bright fluorescence under ultraviolet light, often appearing blue-white to cream depending on trace elements and UV wavelength.
Black Tourmaline (Schorl): A sodium iron aluminum borosilicate, schorl forms in prismatic crystals and is valued for its durability, deep color, and geological significance in granitic and pegmatitic environments.
Scheelite remains one of the most recognizable and consistently collected fluorescent minerals, with demand driven by both classic mineral collectors and the growing UV-focused segment.
As high-quality fluorescent material becomes increasingly difficult to source and UV mineral collecting continues to expand, well-balanced specimens like this offer strong long-term collector appeal, making them a sound addition to an investment-minded mineral collection.
