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Fluorapophyllite-(K) on Stilbite
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While digging wells in the Momin Akhada area of Nashik, a famous find of Fluorapophyllite-(K) specimens was encountered in 2001. Today, these "Disco Balls" are simply legendary; and there were less than 100 good specimens at the time for the voracious market of mineral collectors, so we only see them come back on market as collections recycle to sale. This cabinet-sized specimen has a radial cluster of highly lustrous, colorless-to-green, cubically-tipped Fluorapophyllite-(K) crystals. They sparkle incredibly in person, and look like cut and polished glass. About 9 cm across, this cluster is classic, and it sits on a matrix populated with pearlescent Stilbite blades. They complement each other quite aesthetically. This particular specimen is superbly balanced - a big "ball" on sparing matrix, well proportioned, and with dramatic splay of crystals and color. It is utterly classic. These have a special place in collections compared to other Indian minerals and some people call them "disco balls" for good reason. This excellent piece was part of the Liebetraus’ Desautels Award-winning (Tucson Best in Show) case in 2012. You simply cannot get them on the market any more.
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Species
SizeCabinet
Dimensions10.2 x 10.0 x 7.0 cm
Locality
"Disco Ball pocket" (2001), Momin Akhada, Rahuri, Ahilyanagar Dist., Nashik Div., Maharashtra, India
SKULIEB26-15
Listed on05/15/2026
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