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2.4" Zoned Apophyllite Crystals with Stilbite and Scolecite - India
This is an excellent specimen of zoned apophyllite and stilbite from Maharashtra, India. This mineral association consists of apple green to transparent zoning of excellent apophyllite crystals with a scattering of peach colored stilbite crystals. The crystals are in excellent, unbroken condition and not repaired like so many specimens for this locality. There are small sprays of scolecite (zeolite) along one edge of this specimen.
About Apophyllite & Stilbite From India
This specimen originates from the Deccan Traps near Pune in western India—one of the world’s largest igneous provinces and an immense volcanic formation created by ancient lava flows. During quarrying or well-digging, miners occasionally break into hidden cavities within the basalt, revealing spectacular pockets lined with zeolite minerals and associated species.
Stilbite is the most commonly encountered zeolite in these deposits, typically forming graceful bowtie, flower-like, or hourglass crystal clusters in a range of colors. The most sought-after examples display soft pink to peach hues. Closely associated with the zeolites is apophyllite, which commonly occurs in the same mineral pockets. Though not a zeolite itself, apophyllite forms striking crystals as either elongated prisms topped with sharp pyramids or near-cubic shapes. While relatively unknown outside mineral circles, both minerals are highly prized by collectors for their delicate pastel colors and elegant crystal habits.
This specimen originates from the Deccan Traps near Pune in western India—one of the world’s largest igneous provinces and an immense volcanic formation created by ancient lava flows. During quarrying or well-digging, miners occasionally break into hidden cavities within the basalt, revealing spectacular pockets lined with zeolite minerals and associated species.
Stilbite is the most commonly encountered zeolite in these deposits, typically forming graceful bowtie, flower-like, or hourglass crystal clusters in a range of colors. The most sought-after examples display soft pink to peach hues. Closely associated with the zeolites is apophyllite, which commonly occurs in the same mineral pockets. Though not a zeolite itself, apophyllite forms striking crystals as either elongated prisms topped with sharp pyramids or near-cubic shapes. While relatively unknown outside mineral circles, both minerals are highly prized by collectors for their delicate pastel colors and elegant crystal habits.
SPECIES
Apophyllite, Scolecite & Stilbite
LOCATION
Maharashtra, India
SIZE
2.4" x 1.6"
CATEGORY
ITEM
#72094
