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3.5" Apophyllite Cube on Red Heulandite - India
This is a unique association of colorless, tabular apophyllite crystals that formed in association with red heulandite crystals that encrust the entire matrix. This mineral association was collected from Maharashtra, India.
The base of the rock has been cut flat, however it's accompanied by an acrylic display stand to assist with preferred presentation.
The base of the rock has been cut flat, however it's accompanied by an acrylic display stand to assist with preferred presentation.
This specimen comes from the Deccan Traps, a large igneous province and one of the largest volcanic features on Earth, in the Pune Province of western India. In the course of quarrying for other materials or digging wells, sometimes large pockets of zeolites and other minerals are unearthed in the volcanic rock.
Apophyllite, while not a zeolite itself, is almost always found associated with zeolites in the same pockets. It has two crystal habits: a rectangular prism capped by a steep four-sided pyramid, or a pseudo-cubic structure. While not a well-known mineral to the general public, it is popular among mineral collectors due to its pastel colors and beautiful crystal formations.
Apophyllite, while not a zeolite itself, is almost always found associated with zeolites in the same pockets. It has two crystal habits: a rectangular prism capped by a steep four-sided pyramid, or a pseudo-cubic structure. While not a well-known mineral to the general public, it is popular among mineral collectors due to its pastel colors and beautiful crystal formations.
SPECIES
Heulandite & Apophyllite
LOCATION
Maharashtra, India
SIZE
3.5 x 3"
CATEGORY
ITEM
#102357
