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Opal (polished)
Opal (polished)
Jalisco, Mexico
Stilbite
Stilbite
Jalgaon, India
Corundum Var. Sapphire
Corundum Var. Sapphire
Balangoda, near Ratnapura, Sabaragamuwa Province, Sri Lanka
Beryl var. Aquamarine (etched)
Beryl var. Aquamarine (etched)
Itatia Mine, Minas Gerais, Brazil
Zoisite Var. Tanzanite
Zoisite Var. Tanzanite
Arusha, Merelani, Tanzania
Corundum var. Sapphire
Corundum var. Sapphire
Potanino Mine, Ilmen Mountains, Russia
Apophyllite with Stilbite

Apophyllite with Stilbite

sold
Locality
Poonah District, Maharashtra, India
Minerals
Stilbite-Ca
Dimensions
7.5 x 6 x 6 cm
Size class
Small Cabinet
SID
APOPHYLLITE2

This piece was found around 1989. The mine in Poonah became famous for producing emerald green Apophyllites. Apparently the mine was terrible for the brown basalt or "road rock," it was being mined for. The basalt was porous and of little value. the Apophyllites mined there were exceptionally valuable, unfortunately the mine was not operating for very long and closed around 20 years ago. Housing was constructed on the mine and it won't be re-opened anytime soon. In this region, most interesting Apophyllites are found when villagers dig wells, and encounter pockets of zeolites. This piece showcases two long green crystals that rest on one another and are aesthetically sprinkled with bright white Stilbite crystals. It's in great shape. The tallest Apophyllite crystal has a very slight flat termination, the lower one is needle sharp. It comes mounted on an acrylic base. 

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