Green Apophyllite with Stilbite

Description

Pale mint-green, glassy Apophyllite crystals cover one end of a long matrix, contrasting with white Stilbite sprays and fine sparkling crystal growth across the other. The open arrangement shows the different crystal forms clearly.

It weighs 462 g and measures 180 × 70 × 55 mm. You will receive the piece shown.

The supplied locality is Maharashtra, India.

The recorded Stilbite association introduces a different habit alongside the principal mineral. Stilbite is a zeolite mineral known for grouped and sheaf-like growth. Its texture and usually softer appearance can complement more strongly reflective faces, making the association useful to study as a natural combination of crystal forms.

The accompanying Stilbite adds another crystal texture to the piece. Its grouped growth has a softer visual character beside the more reflective principal mineral, creating a contrast that is worth following across the specimen. The association gives the surface more than one type of detail to explore and allows the minerals to be appreciated together in their natural setting.

Apophyllite is a traditional name used for a group of related hydrated silicate minerals. Collector specimens are often admired for bright glassy faces and strongly defined crystal outlines. The group commonly occurs in cavities and can be associated with zeolite minerals. The name here follows the supplied identification rather than a laboratory determination of the precise member of the group.

Transparent and translucent areas can make an Apophyllite crystal look quite different as light moves across it. Reflections emphasise the outside faces, while softer internal areas show through the body of the crystal. A group is therefore interesting for both its clear geometry and its overall arrangement. Recorded accompanying minerals add another layer of contrast in shape, colour and texture.

The recorded origin is Maharashtra, India. Within a collection of Apophyllite specimens, this locality gives the piece a geographical identity alongside its particular crystal habit and natural setting.

The specimen measures 180 × 70 × 55 mm, with a recorded weight of 462 g. The proportions give a useful guide to its place in a display, with the individual crystal arrangement and mineral association remaining the principal points of interest.

Support the stable matrix or the supplied mount when moving the specimen, avoiding pressure on projecting growth. A secure indoor display allows its natural form and surface detail to be appreciated while protecting exposed crystal edges.