a zeolite famed for bow-tie crystals, pastel colors from white to peach, formed in basalt cavities; prized for form, color, and provenance.
Regional guide
Stilbite from Jalgaon District, India
Jalgaon, India: pearly pastel blades in bow-ties and rosettes, set against basalt; famed for architectural beauty and strong collector appeal.
Locality guide
Jalgaon District
Jalgaon District, India - a premier Deccan Traps locality yielding striking zeolites from basalt cavities, including stilbite, heulandite, and apophyllite.
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