Prehnite after Laumontite with Gyrolite - image 1
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Prehnite after Laumontite with Gyrolite

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Classic Indian specimen with crystallized prehnite replacing prismatic crystals of laumontite across the top of matrix. Gyrolite is present as well.The prehnite after laumontite specimens from the Mumbai region of India form within the tholeiitic basalts of the Deccan Traps, specifically associated with the Salsette Subgroup. Geologically, these unique pseudomorphs developed during late-stage hydrothermal alteration and low-grade metamorphism, where mineral-rich fluids circulated through volcanic cavities and coated or replaced earlier-formed prismatic laumontite crystals with a durable layer of green prehnite. Historically, these mineral treasures have been uncovered primarily through industrial quarrying, road construction, and infrastructure expansion across the region, yielding world-class specimens prized by collectors globally.

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SizeLarge Cabinet
Dimensions16.0 x 6.0 x 3.0 cm
Added on09/07/2026
Current owner
Unknown Owner
Acquired
Sep 2026
Price paid
$55.00
Previous owners
DateCollectorAcquisition price
—Weinrich MineralsNot disclosed

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