Apophyllite Crystal Cluster 9×6×4 cm | 140g

Apophyllite Crystal Cluster | Natural Mineral Specimen | 9×6×4 cm | 140g

This particular Apophyllite specimen is a compact cluster of translucent to colorless crystals showing bright vitreous luster and closely intergrown crystal growth. Apophyllite commonly develops inside open cavities in basaltic volcanic rocks, where mineral-rich fluids circulate through fractures and cavities before depositing successive generations of crystals. In the Deccan Trap region of Maharashtra, Apophyllite is frequently associated with zeolite minerals and can form dense clusters of prismatic crystals with sharply developed faces and pyramidal terminations. The closely packed growth in this specimen creates a three-dimensional arrangement of overlapping crystals, with natural variations in transparency, crystal size, inclusions, contacts and surface texture reflecting its cavity-grown formation. Similar Apophyllite clusters are well documented from Maharashtra.

Size: 9 × 6 × 4 cm
Weight: 140 g
SKU: MTX-B148-N752