Apophyllite-(Kf)

Certainly one of the rarest and most desirable Indian species are the pink apophyllite crystals from the one-time 1970s find near Poona. Glassy, gemmy, pink, pyramidal crystals to 2.5 cm line the vug on natrolite-covered basalt matrix on this striking cabinet specimen. The terminations are exceptionally gemmy. Very few were available and I have never seen one in this size and quality. In person, these sparkle like glass and are a vibrant pastel pink hue, hard to capture at the same time in the photos here.

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Product details

Species

Apophyllite

SizeCabinet

Dimensions13.9 x 9.5 x 6.8 cm

Locality

India, Maharashtra, Pune District

Added on10/23/2024

Comments

Known provenance

2024/08