Fluorapophyllite with Manganbabingtonite

Item Description

Superb cluster, almost a rosette, of bladed Apophyllites from China. These came out in the late 1990s and early 2000s, era. Not since. The Apophyllite blades are gemmy, zoned, and pristine. The color is a pleasing, transparent beige, with the largest crystal being 3.3 cm across. On the opposite side of the Quartz matrix is a group of mm-size Manganbabingtonites, which add an important mineral aspect to what is already a highly aesthetic combination piece. Originally priced at $600.