Amethyst Quartz Variety Crystal Cluster | 6×5×4 cm | 130g
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This natural Apophyllite with Stilbite specimen features clear to pale blue-white Apophyllite crystals intergrown with prominent cream to pale yellow Stilbite formations. The Apophyllite crystals display excellent transparency, sharp natural faces, and bright vitreous luster, while the elongated Stilbite crystals show fine striations and a soft pearly appearance. The contrasting crystal habits create a well-defined and richly textured natural zeolite specimen.
Mineral: Apophyllite with Stilbite
Formation: Natural zeolite crystal cluster
Color: Clear, pale blue-white, cream and pale yellow
Crystal Habit: Prismatic to tabular Apophyllite crystals with elongated, radiating Stilbite aggregates
Weight: 40 g
Size: 6 × 4 cm
SKU: MTX-B157-N843
Condition: Natural mineral specimen
Natural Apophyllite crystal growth
Prominent Stilbite formations
Clear to translucent Apophyllite crystals
Attractive cream to pale yellow Stilbite coloration
Well-defined natural crystal faces
Bright vitreous luster
Fine natural striations on Stilbite
Soft pearly texture on Stilbite growth
Detailed intergrown zeolite structure
Unique one-of-a-kind natural specimen
Suitable for mineral collectors and crystal enthusiasts
Ideal for display and collection
Apophyllite and Stilbite commonly occur together in cavities and fractures of volcanic rocks. Apophyllite typically forms clear to translucent prismatic or tabular crystals, while Stilbite commonly develops as elongated, radiating, fibrous, or sheaf-like aggregates. These minerals form from mineral-rich hydrothermal fluids circulating through volcanic rock cavities over geological time.
Please Note: Natural mineral specimens may naturally contain variations in color, crystal formation, transparency, texture, inclusions, fractures, cavities, chips, luster, and matrix. Each specimen is naturally formed and may differ slightly from the photographed piece.
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