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Apophyllite with Stilbite (ex Brian Kosnar Collection)
- Jalgaon, Maharashtra, India
- Small Cabinet, 6.8 x 4.7 x 4.2 cm
- Start Time: 08/04/2011 6:45:00 pm (CDT)
- End Time: 08/11/2011 6:45:00 pm (CDT)
- Auction Closed
Item Description
I know that Indian specimens are everywhere, but you must appreciate them for what they are. They are simply some of the finest crystallized examples of their respective species extant. This piece is actually from a find from nearly 20 years ago, and came from the collection of Brian Kosnar. It features a predominant, sharp, glassy, translucent/gemmy, colorless/light green color doubly-terminated crystal of Apophyllite with smaller accenting Apophyllite crystals and light peach colored "blades" of Stilbite, plus a micro "wash" of Chalcedony on the reverse side. It's an aesthetic specimen, 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.