Fluorapophyllite-(K) (ex Rich Kosnar Collection)

Item Description

Yes, Indian zeolites and associated species (Apophyllite is not actually a zeolite) are everywhere, but you must appreciate them for what they are. Most of these minerals are truly the finest crystallized examples of their respective species extant. This piece is actually from a find from nearly 30 years ago. It features good sized, sharp, lustrous, gemmy, attractive, blocky blue-green color crystals of Fluorapophyllite-(K) measuring up to 3.2 cm with white Stilbite sheaves and pearly Heulandite on matrix. It's an aesthetic large cabinet size piece, and will probably end up being a great bargain for somebody. One day (eventually) India will not produce any more of these specimens, and they will more than likely receive great recognition for being the amazing display specimens that they are. From the collection of the well-known mineral dealer and collector, Richard A. Kosnar of Colorado (1946-2007) from whom the rare phosphate mineral Kosnarite was named. Rich grew up collecting zeolite minerals in the New Jersey trap rocks, and had an affinity for their Indian counterparts.