Some mineral specimens reward a close look more than a quick glance, and this slim apophyllite with stilbite is one of them.
It is a long, narrow piece about three inches across, with apophyllite's pyramid shaped crystals sharing space with the finer, fibrous crystals of stilbite. Stilbite usually shows white, pink or peach tones, while apophyllite tends to be colorless or white, so the contrast is subtle and worth a look with a hand lens. At 165 grams it is light enough to pick up and turn in the light. Collectors who like zeolite minerals, or anyone building a cabinet of small specimens, will find it an easy addition. General sources include India, Iceland and the United States, though this piece's locality is not recorded. The specimen pictured is exactly the one you will get.
The specimen is close to 3 inches long, 1 inch wide and 2 inches tall, and weighs about 165 grams. Scale is shown with a ruler.
About Apophyllite and Stilbite
Apophyllite is a group of sheet silicate minerals that form prismatic or tabular crystals with a glassy to pearly luster, about 4.5 to 5 on the Mohs scale. Stilbite is a zeolite that often grows in sheaf or bow tie shaped bundles of thin crystals. Both turn up together in cavities in basalt, and the Deccan Traps of India are a prolific source of the pairing.
Stone Meaning: Apophyllite is traditionally associated with clarity and reflection.
Additional Details
- You receive the exact apophyllite and stilbite specimen shown.
- About 3" x 1" x 2"; about 165g.
- Stilbite crystals are delicate; handle by the base.
- Photos show the actual piece.
Shipping and Returns
- Carefully packed in reinforced packaging made to protect fragile crystals and minerals in transit.
- We have shipped delicate stones for years, and every order is packed with that experience.
- Covered by our 30-day return policy.
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