Heulandite with Celadonite inclusions ("floater" specimen) (ex Tom Campbell Collection)

Item Description

There are many different colors of Heulandite found throughout the Deccan Trap in India, but these particular Heulandites are arguably the most distinctive. The beautiful blue-green hue is actually caused by micro inclusions of the mica species Celadonite, and although there are a few other world localities where Heulandite is found with Celadonite inclusions, the Indian material is by far the finest quality and the most attractive specimens. This sculptural miniature is a fantastic, three-dimensional "floater" specimen with no point of attachment or damage that I can see with the naked eye. The unique "twisted" shape of the Heulandite crystal groups combined with the flowing / branching form of the overall specimen make it a really eye-catching and desirable example of this attractive material. Valued at $600 . From the worldwide collection of Tom Campbell. Tom is a mineralogist and mineral collect who works with us here at The Arkenstone. He has over 35 years of experience in the fields of exploration geology, mining, and applied mineralogy, and has even more years under his belt as a collector! Tom has described many new species over the years, and discovered the rare phosphates Tiptopite, Fransoletite and Pahasapaite. Tom was also a co-author on the second edition of the Encyclopedia of Minerals. You can see a list of Tom's published works here ( https://www.irocks.com/thomas-j-campbell-publications-list ).