Apophyllite on quartz specimen from Maharashtra, India – angled view of the crystal-lined bowl
Apophyllite on quartz specimen from Maharashtra, India – close-up of glassy apophyllite crystals on druzy quartz
Apophyllite on quartz specimen from Maharashtra, India – front view of the crystal face
Apophyllite on quartz specimen from Maharashtra, India – front view showing apophyllite points over druzy quartz
Apophyllite on quartz specimen from Maharashtra, India – low front view of the crystal face
Apophyllite on quartz specimen from Maharashtra, India – angled front view of the crystal face
Apophyllite on quartz specimen from Maharashtra, India – side view of the crystal bowl and basalt base
Apophyllite on quartz specimen from Maharashtra, India – angled side view of the bowl rim
Apophyllite on quartz specimen from Maharashtra, India – back view of the ribbed basalt rind
Apophyllite on quartz specimen from Maharashtra, India – low back view of the basalt rind
Apophyllite on quartz specimen from Maharashtra, India – shown with a coin for scale
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Apophyllite on quartz specimen from Maharashtra, India – angled view of the crystal-lined bowlApophyllite on quartz specimen from Maharashtra, India – close-up of glassy apophyllite crystals on druzy quartzApophyllite on quartz specimen from Maharashtra, India – front view of the crystal faceApophyllite on quartz specimen from Maharashtra, India – front view showing apophyllite points over druzy quartzApophyllite on quartz specimen from Maharashtra, India – low front view of the crystal faceApophyllite on quartz specimen from Maharashtra, India – angled front view of the crystal faceApophyllite on quartz specimen from Maharashtra, India – side view of the crystal bowl and basalt baseApophyllite on quartz specimen from Maharashtra, India – angled side view of the bowl rimApophyllite on quartz specimen from Maharashtra, India – back view of the ribbed basalt rindApophyllite on quartz specimen from Maharashtra, India – low back view of the basalt rindApophyllite on quartz specimen from Maharashtra, India – shown with a coin for scale

Apophyllite on Quartz - Specimen

India
Price:
$880.00 CAD
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Specifications

  • Mineral Families Silicates
  • Silicate Subcategories Phylosilicate, Tectosilicate
  • Crystal Habits Bladed, Tabular, Prismatic, Radiating
  • UV Reactive Non Reactive
  • Treatments Natural/None

Description

Mined from: Deccan Traps, Maharashtra, India

Description: This one of a kind Apophyllite on Quartz specimen from India features a broad, bowl-like basalt matrix lined with sparkling druzy quartz crystals and larger cream-white crystal points across the surface. The main crystals appear to be Apophyllite, showing blocky to pyramidal faces with a soft translucent white colour and a clean, glassy shine in places. The darker outer basalt rind gives the piece a natural edge and shows the cavity-style formation typical of Indian mineral specimens.

Indian Apophyllite specimens like this are commonly sourced from the Deccan Traps, a large volcanic province known for producing Apophyllite, Stilbite, Heulandite, Calcite, Quartz, and other cavity-grown minerals. These minerals formed inside gas pockets in ancient basalt, where mineral-rich fluids slowly deposited crystals along the inner walls. Apophyllite is especially collected for its light colour and bright glassy faces, while Stilbite is well known for its peach, cream, and white bladed crystal growth.

Spiritually, Apophyllite is often associated with calm thinking, emotional balance, and heart-centered energy. This specimen is often used as a calming display piece, especially in larger rooms, shops, offices, healing spaces, and collector displays.

Quantity: 1pc
With this product, you will get the actual stone in the photograph.

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