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Apophyllite

Apophyllite on gneiss, 8.4 cm, from Stillupgrund, Zillertaler Alps, Tyrol, Austria. The largest known crystal of apophyllite from Austria, found in 1964 during tunnel construction for a power plant. This crystal was obtained from a collection in the U.S.

Product details

SpeciesApophyllite
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions8.4 cm
Added on02/13/2026
LocalityAustria, Tyrol, Zillertal
Publications
  • Mineralogical Record Mineral Collections In Austria page 82
Current owner
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Anton Watzl Minerals
Member since 2026

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Apophyllite
Mineral guide
Learn about Apophyllite
glassy, fish-tail crystals; colorless to green. Great for display and provenance. Key sources: Deccan Traps (India), New Jersey; collecting value.
Apophyllite
Regional guide
Apophyllite from Zillertal
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Locality guide
Zillertal
A collector's guide to Zillertal, Austria: its geology, mining history and notable minerals, illustrated with the 27 specimens documented from this locality on EarthWonders.