About this piece
back to topA large natural apophyllite specimen with zeolite crystals originating from India. Apophyllite is a striking group of crystals that come in a variation of colours, shape, and structure; with their incredible diversity, they make perfect additions to any mineral collection.
This exceptional mineral has a striking plate like form that has been moulded by nature over thousands of years. It showcases a bright white colour with grey and green hue Fluorapophyllite crystals.
This specimen is an impressive sculptural piece for an interior display or collectors cabinet. Its colour is most evenly distributed in the individual crystals.
More on Apophyllite
Apophyllite is the name for a group of phyllosilicate minerals which are very similar in composition and appearance to zeolites, of which they are often found with. The Zeolite variety known as Stilbite was named after the Greek word for “shining” or “glittering”.
The shape and layout of apophyllite crystals look like many pyramid-like prisms stacked on top of and around one another. Their structure consists of layers, which give it a pearly sheen and unique shape.
It was first discovered between the 18th and 19th century by French priest and minerologist Rene Just Hauy.
They are often found in the mines of India, as well as Brazil, Italy, Greenland, and Canada. The most sought-after beauties in this group of crystals are said to be the green stones and hail from Poona in India.
The name also refers to a specific group of silicate minerals that make up approximately 90 percent of the earth’s crust.
Additional dimensions (specimen only):
Height: 29cm
Width: 22cm
Depth: 10cm
Weight: 4.85kg