Natrolite & Heulandite (2016 find)

Item Description

Natrolite is VERY RARE from any Maharashtra locality compared to other abundant Zeolite Group species, such a fluorapophyllite and stilbite. A 5.2 cm, dramatically symmetrical ball of tan natrolite blades is aesthetically set on matrix on this exceptional combination from a recent 2016 in the Nashik District. The ball jauntily rests on a crust of flesh-colored heulandite crystals. Nearly pristine, the two small contacts lower on one side of the ball are barely noticeable and the bit of bruising to the heulandite certainly have only minimal impact to the high quality of this excellent combination specimen. One edge has been sawed to improve the fine display quality. This is a good one. Valued by the former dealer at $1400.