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Apophyllite specimens for sale
332 for sale · $15–$27,000 USD
931 in the gallery
Apophyllite is a mineral that crystallizes in the framework of silicates, typically presenting as glassy, transparent to translucent crystals with a pyramidal or tabular habit. It often occurs as colorless to white specimens, sometimes tinting pale green or yellow, and is known for its vitreous luster and delicate, open crystal forms that can be highly faceted. In classic localities, such as India and the United States, apophyllite crystals are frequently associated with zeolites and minerals like stilbite, forming well-formed clusters that appeal to collectors who value geometric elegance.
- Formula
- AB4[Si8O22]X · 8H2O
- Rarity
- Common
- Stability
- Stable
- Collector interest
- Very High Interest
- Classification notes
- Silicate minerals; tectosilicates (framework silicates); apophyllite group
Key characteristics
- Crystal system
- tetragonal
- Mohs hardness
- 4.5–5
- Specific gravity
- 2.3–2.4
- Luster
- vitreous, pearly
- Transparency
- transparent, translucent
- Color
- colorless, white, gray, green, yellow, pink, brown
- Streak
- white
- Cleavage
- perfect
- Fracture
- uneven
- Crystal habit
- tabular, prismatic, pyramidal, granular, massive
- Gem mineral
- Classic / historic
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Top localities
- Jalgaon District213 specimens
- Jalgaon210 specimens
- Nashik182 specimens
- Ahmednagar36 specimens
- Pune District31 specimens
- Ahmednagar District27 specimens
- Phoenix mine21 specimens
- St Andreasberg Mining District12 specimens
- Rahuri9 specimens
- Fengjiashan Mine8 specimens
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Apophyllite from Nashik District, India
Apophyllite from Nashik, India - glassy, square crystals in pale green to colorless hues; basalt cavity mineral with pristine terminations and striking form.Read guide
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Apophyllite from Jalgaon District, India
Jalgaon District is one of the great modern names in apophyllite collecting: a Deccan Trap basalt locality where glassy, geometric fluorapophyllite-(K) crystals emerge from dark volcanic rock with the kind of sculptural contrast collectors…Read guideAbout Apophyllite
Notable specimens come from environments that favor zeolitic assemblages, including vesicular basalt cavities and hydrothermal settings where synoptic veins allow rapid crystal growth. The mineral's habit and crystal clarity make it a favorite for display, with specimens often featuring radiant terminations and bright luster that catch the eye when light passes through. Collectors prize apophyllite for its crisp geometry, the glow of secondary fluorescence in some samples, and the sense of delicate, airy structure it imparts to a cabinet or rock slab. Its presence across multiple classic locales adds to its appeal as a versatile and approachable mineral.
