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Stilbite (With Great Color and Translucency!)

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When minerals are said to resemble "bow ties," this piece and its species are the definitive description. This specimen is deeply colored yellow-orange and does have translucency. I know it is "just" a stilbite but geez, is it a good one!

Product details

SpeciesStilbite
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions8.0 x 4.8 x 4.5 cm
Added on10/23/2024
LocalityIndia, Maharashtra, Jalgaon District

Known provenance

DateCollectorAcquisition price
08/2024Unknown OwnerNot disclosed
—The ArkenstoneNot disclosed

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Stilbite
Mineral guide
Learn about Stilbite
a zeolite famed for bow-tie crystals, pastel colors from white to peach, formed in basalt cavities; prized for form, color, and provenance.
Stilbite
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.
    Stilbite (With Great Color and Translucency!) - Jalgaon District, Maharashtra, India