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Mordenite, Stilbite-Ca

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Mordenite is one of the rarer members of the zeolite family. It forms fine sprays of radial acicular crystal clusters that look like pin-cushions or snowballs. Here, you see a huge 8.0 cm "snowball" intergrown with another about half its size. The balls rest on cream-colored stilbites. The balls are complete-all-around and you can see the stilbite on the tops of the balls, where they contacted the roof of the vug. A dramatic, striking, sizeable and uncommon Indian specimen.

Product details

SizeLarge Cabinet
Dimensions15.6 x 10.5 x 10.5 cm
Added on10/23/2024

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.