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GALLERY
Gallery 10 includes 3 pages of outstanding specimens on consignment to me from the collection of a collector
here in the East who cherry picked most of these over the past 20 years and has decided to de-access these
from his extensive collection . . . . and an occasional piece from my own collection.
These are very fine, above the average, so here is an opportunity to add to your suite of India minerals.
here in the East who cherry picked most of these over the past 20 years and has decided to de-access these
from his extensive collection . . . . and an occasional piece from my own collection.
These are very fine, above the average, so here is an opportunity to add to your suite of India minerals.
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#25 / STILBITE - $50
Nasik, Maharashtra, India
11 x 7.5 x 5 cm
An unusually fine group of large salmon colored Stilbite crystals forming several large "flower" groups. Although Stilbite is one of the most common zeolites in the basalts, specimens
of this quality and aesthetics are not the norm. Very pretty and undamaged.
Nasik, Maharashtra, India
11 x 7.5 x 5 cm
An unusually fine group of large salmon colored Stilbite crystals forming several large "flower" groups. Although Stilbite is one of the most common zeolites in the basalts, specimens
of this quality and aesthetics are not the norm. Very pretty and undamaged.
#07 / HEULANDITE - $70
Aurangabad, Maharashtra, India
7.5 x 6.5 x 4.5 cm
This is one of several that I acquired in Tucson in 2005 from one of the Indian dealers that had most of this limited find of large Heulandite specimens, then recently found. I've seen
no more quite like them since . . . large lusterous sheaves to 6 cm across on white mordenite. The color is very nice . . . a sort of salmon color similar to the Stilbite above .
This is very good for Heulandite which is usually seen as much smaller white crystals.
Aurangabad, Maharashtra, India
7.5 x 6.5 x 4.5 cm
This is one of several that I acquired in Tucson in 2005 from one of the Indian dealers that had most of this limited find of large Heulandite specimens, then recently found. I've seen
no more quite like them since . . . large lusterous sheaves to 6 cm across on white mordenite. The color is very nice . . . a sort of salmon color similar to the Stilbite above .
This is very good for Heulandite which is usually seen as much smaller white crystals.
#29 / STILBITE - $25
Nasik, Maharashtra, India
6.5 x 4.5 x 3 cm
A perfect doubly terminated "bowtie" crystal of Stilbite on a bed of much smaller Stilbite crystals. These bowtie crystals are very showy specimens.
Nasik, Maharashtra, India
6.5 x 4.5 x 3 cm
A perfect doubly terminated "bowtie" crystal of Stilbite on a bed of much smaller Stilbite crystals. These bowtie crystals are very showy specimens.
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#04 / MESOLITE - $40
Kannad, Maharashtra, India
6.5 x 6 x 4 cm
These were around for a few years and were called mesolite on thompsonite by many dealers. They are completely Mesolite and this one has two Stilbite sheaves sticking out of it
on opposite sides of the 'ball'. These have become much more scarce on the market in the past year or two.
Kannad, Maharashtra, India
6.5 x 6 x 4 cm
These were around for a few years and were called mesolite on thompsonite by many dealers. They are completely Mesolite and this one has two Stilbite sheaves sticking out of it
on opposite sides of the 'ball'. These have become much more scarce on the market in the past year or two.
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#12 / STELLERITE - $34
Aurangabad, Maharashtra, India
7.5 x 4.5 x 4 cm
A Stellerite disk which appears to be made up of two interecting 'bowtie' crystals. Several other crystals protrude from one end. the crystals had formed on a small mound of
Mordenite as seen in the center photo. One side of the disk has some dull crust as seen and the other side has good luster.
Aurangabad, Maharashtra, India
7.5 x 4.5 x 4 cm
A Stellerite disk which appears to be made up of two interecting 'bowtie' crystals. Several other crystals protrude from one end. the crystals had formed on a small mound of
Mordenite as seen in the center photo. One side of the disk has some dull crust as seen and the other side has good luster.
#04 / FLUORITE - $60
Mahodari Quarry, Nasik, Maharashtra, India
7.5 x 6 x 3 cm
A 2.8 cm 'ball' of gold colored Fluorite nested on a bed of Quartz crystals.
Mahodari Quarry, Nasik, Maharashtra, India
7.5 x 6 x 3 cm
A 2.8 cm 'ball' of gold colored Fluorite nested on a bed of Quartz crystals.
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#27 / STILBITE - $25
Nasik, Maharashtra, India
6.5 x 4.5 x 3 cm
A super nice doubly terminated Stilbite crystal 6 cm long standing on end on a bed of Mordenite. Choice.
Nasik, Maharashtra, India
6.5 x 4.5 x 3 cm
A super nice doubly terminated Stilbite crystal 6 cm long standing on end on a bed of Mordenite. Choice.
#02 / PENTAGONITE - $65
Wagholi Quarry, Pune, Maharashtra, India
5.5 x 3.5 x 2.5 cm
This is the dimorph of Cavansite and much rarer than Cavansite. The crystal group is about 2 cm and the color is a bit lighter and brighter than the pictures show. There are a few
minor contacts as seen in the pics, but I don't think its very significant considering the fragile nature of the species. And the price is right !
Wagholi Quarry, Pune, Maharashtra, India
5.5 x 3.5 x 2.5 cm
This is the dimorph of Cavansite and much rarer than Cavansite. The crystal group is about 2 cm and the color is a bit lighter and brighter than the pictures show. There are a few
minor contacts as seen in the pics, but I don't think its very significant considering the fragile nature of the species. And the price is right !
