2.8" Red-Orange Stilbite Crystal Cluster with Calcite - Peru

This is a gorgeous mineral association that was collected from Peru. It features red-orange stilbite crystal clusters that formed in association with calcite. It's likely that this specimen is a part of a zeolite pocket find between 2006-2007 in Peru.

Stilbite is a tectosilicate mineral of the zeolite group that is commonly found in zeolite deposits. Crystals often form flowery bowtie or hourglass-shaped structures and come in a variety of colors. Some of the most beautiful colorations are the pink or peach tints.
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DETAILS
SPECIES
Stilbite & Calcite
LOCATION
Ica Department, Peru
SIZE
2.8 x 1.8"
CATEGORY
ITEM
#173303