Apophyllite w/Mozartite inclusions

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These unusual specimens of mozartite included in apophyllite became instant classics when they first began showing up a few years ago, and it seems the supply is dwindling. Mozartite is a rare Ca-Mn silicate. Of those I have handled, this is one of the more intriguing ones. The cubes are up to 5.0 cm on edge and have good luster. Additionally, there are two distinguishing features that make this truly outstanding. First, the apophyllite appears to be penetration-twinned! Second, the main crystal sits on a tabular apophyllite that ends up serving as a perfect base for the display of the specimen, and that was exactly how it was photographed. It also has many other display possibilities, as you can see. Also, its just huge, the biggest I have seen so uniformaly colored. This is a very fine specimen, indeed. Valued at $950.