Apophyllite on Calcite

Item Description

A very showy and excellent radial spray of gem-like, very glassy, pyramidal, apophyllite crystals cover a cluster of lustrous, tan, blocky, calcite rhombs from recent finds at Nasik, India. The dominating, large apophyllite is 4.0 cm and all of the apophyllites have water-clear terminations. Facinating. The contact at the base is on the back, out of sight. All of the major apophyllites are pristine. Highly desirable and aesthetic example of the combination species and well-known locale. NOT just a common quality