Chabazite

Item Description

These are simply some of the finest color Chabazite specimens from any locality. Chabazite is typically white or off-white in color, but to find rich color crystals like this is very significant. The pseudo-rhombohedral (they're actually triclinic) crystals on this specimen are a lovely salmon orange color. Additionally, the crystals have very sharp faces, good luster and are intergrown to form what is an overall beautiful display piece. The largest Chabazite measures 8 mm on edge. Minor associated pearly white Heulandite and slight bluish-green Celadonite(?) can be seen on the piece as well. I cannot say for certain which species of Chabazite this may be, but my best guess would be Chabazite-Ca. For the quality, color and great visual appeal, this is a beautiful display specimen of this Zeolite species that often occurs in typically less than colorful crystals. I don't know specifically which locality this piece came from in Cumberland County, most likely it's Wasson Bluff, but it could be Five Islands or possibly a lesser locality like Swan Creek.