Apophyllite with Stilbite no.6

Beautiful Apophyllite with Stilbite pieces from India.

Apophyllite has the property of flaking when heated. The name is also based on this, namely the Greek word apophylliso which means peeling. The name stilbite is derived from the Greek stilbe, meaning 'shine'. This is because of the pearly to glassy shine of the stilbite crystals. Apophyllite and Stilbite from India are often found with Chalcedony and Heulandite. So you may find this together in this piece. This is a real collector's item.

Dimensions: 17.3 x 11.5 x 6.7 cm

Weight: 968 grams

Origin: India Our Minerals from India are of top quality and real collector's items.