Green Apophyllite Crystal on Acicular Scolecite matrix | 964 gr | Panvel, India
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Apophyllite almost always forms good crystals of two major types. The favorite crystal habit is the rectangular prism capped by a steep four sided pyramid. A doubly terminated crystal is exceptionally special. The faces of the pyramids are rotated 45 degrees with respect to the prism faces and so plunge down into the prism edges. This produces a diamond-shaped pyramidal face instead of a typical triangular pyramid face. The shape is an extraordinary example of tetragonal crystal form. Although normally colorless or white, colored examples of apophyllite are always treasured. Some crystals of apophyllite are cut as gems, but are mostly just for the collectors.
Scolecite forms as vertically striated, thin, prismatic crystals. Scolecite may also occur as radiating fibrous masses. The colour may be white, yellowish, or colourless. It is a transparent to translucent mineral, and it has a vitreous to silky luster.
This is an absolutely stunning piece!
Name: Apophyllite, Acicular Scolecite Crystals
Specimen Size: Large Cabinet-Sized
Dimensions: 146x89x89 mm / 5.75x3.5x3.5 inches
Weight: 964 grams / 2 lbs 2 oz
Details: Mined in Panvel, Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Green Apophyllite Crystal on Acicular Scolecite matrix | 964 gr | Panvel, India
1 low in stock
Estimated delivery between 29 November and 04 December.
Apophyllite almost always forms good crystals of two major types. The favorite crystal habit is the rectangular prism capped by a steep four sided pyramid. A doubly terminated crystal is exceptionally special. The faces of the pyramids are rotated 45 degrees with respect to the prism faces and so plunge down into the prism edges. This produces a diamond-shaped pyramidal face instead of a typical triangular pyramid face. The shape is an extraordinary example of tetragonal crystal form. Although normally colorless or white, colored examples of apophyllite are always treasured. Some crystals of apophyllite are cut as gems, but are mostly just for the collectors.
Scolecite forms as vertically striated, thin, prismatic crystals. Scolecite may also occur as radiating fibrous masses. The colour may be white, yellowish, or colourless. It is a transparent to translucent mineral, and it has a vitreous to silky luster.
This is an absolutely stunning piece!
Name: Apophyllite, Acicular Scolecite Crystals
Specimen Size: Large Cabinet-Sized
Dimensions: 146x89x89 mm / 5.75x3.5x3.5 inches
Weight: 964 grams / 2 lbs 2 oz
Details: Mined in Panvel, Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
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