Apophyllite with Stilbite

Pashan Quarry #2, Pune, Maharashtra, India
Miniature, 4.4 x 3.2 x 2.3 cm
Start Time: 02/24/2011 6:45:00 pm (CST)
End Time: 03/03/2011 6:45:00 pm (CST)
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Item Description

I know that Indian Zeolite specimens are fairly common right now, but you must appreciate them for what they are. They are simply some of the finest crystallized examples of many of these species extant. This piece features a group of sharp, rather lustrous, very gemmy, bright blue-green color crystals of Apophyllite up to 1.0 cm, which in a beautiful "fan"-shaped formation, which are associated with one predominant, 2.7 cm white blade of Stilbite aesthetically flaring off matrix. It's a beautiful and eye-catching miniature size piece, and will probably end up being a great bargain for somebody. One day (eventually) India will not produce any more of these Zeolites, and they will more than likely receive great recognition for being the amazing display specimens that they are.

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