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#16 / STILBITE - $30
Aurangabad, Maharashtra Province, India
7.5 x 4.5 x 3 cm.
A large pearly white, bowtie crystal of classic form. Top condition with fine luster.
Aurangabad, Maharashtra Province, India
7.5 x 4.5 x 3 cm.
A large pearly white, bowtie crystal of classic form. Top condition with fine luster.
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#02 / THOMPSONITE - $40
Aurangabad, Maharashtra. India
8.5 x 7.5 x 2.8 cm.
Until a few years ago, Thompsonite was extremely rare in the Deccan Basalts. Recent finds have supplied many specimens to the
market, but many have been visually handicapped. This specimen is quite nice, with a nice large 3.5 cm ball nested among smaller
ones and outlined by reddish hematite color.
Aurangabad, Maharashtra. India
8.5 x 7.5 x 2.8 cm.
Until a few years ago, Thompsonite was extremely rare in the Deccan Basalts. Recent finds have supplied many specimens to the
market, but many have been visually handicapped. This specimen is quite nice, with a nice large 3.5 cm ball nested among smaller
ones and outlined by reddish hematite color.
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#13 / APOPHYLLITE - $30
Nasik, Maharashtra, India
7 x 5 x 3.5 cm.
A pair of super lustrous, light green Apophyllite crystals with associated Stilbite blades. Great glassy luster and gemmy transparency.
Nasik, Maharashtra, India
7 x 5 x 3.5 cm.
A pair of super lustrous, light green Apophyllite crystals with associated Stilbite blades. Great glassy luster and gemmy transparency.
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#21 / STILBITE on APOPHYLLITE-(KF) - $30
Jalgaon, Maharashtra, India
4.5 x 6 x 3.5 cm.
A double terminated, peach colored Stilbite crystal measuring 4.5 cm long is aesthetically perched on top of a stalactite of gemmy, clear Apophyllite crystals.
Very sharp specimen.
Jalgaon, Maharashtra, India
4.5 x 6 x 3.5 cm.
A double terminated, peach colored Stilbite crystal measuring 4.5 cm long is aesthetically perched on top of a stalactite of gemmy, clear Apophyllite crystals.
Very sharp specimen.
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#09 / APOPHYLLITE-( KF ) & STILBITE- $33
Jalgaon, Maharashtra, India
11 x 5.5 x 4 cm.
Several beautiful glassy apophyllites to 3.5 cm sit among this large cluster of about a dozen stilbite crystals on this choice grouping.
Jalgaon, Maharashtra, India
11 x 5.5 x 4 cm.
Several beautiful glassy apophyllites to 3.5 cm sit among this large cluster of about a dozen stilbite crystals on this choice grouping.
#05 / HEULANITE - $90
Aurangabad, Maharashtra. India
5 x 4.5 x 3 cm.
Pretty much a floater cluster of green Celadonite included Heulandite crystals in a very aesthetic, 3 dimensional cluster. Viewable from all sides, this one
came out in 1995 when they first hit the market, and those first ones are arguably still the best ones found. Ex Dudley Blawet specimen.
Aurangabad, Maharashtra. India
5 x 4.5 x 3 cm.
Pretty much a floater cluster of green Celadonite included Heulandite crystals in a very aesthetic, 3 dimensional cluster. Viewable from all sides, this one
came out in 1995 when they first hit the market, and those first ones are arguably still the best ones found. Ex Dudley Blawet specimen.
#12 / APOPHYLLITE-( KF )- $16
Jalgaon, Maharashtra, India
6 x 3 x 3 cm.
A 360 degree pillar of gemmy, transparent apophyllite crystals growing on a stalactite of chalcedony . . . you can see the chalcedony
stalactite thru the middle of the cluster. Its topped with a double terminated crystal on the very top. Very neat.
Jalgaon, Maharashtra, India
6 x 3 x 3 cm.
A 360 degree pillar of gemmy, transparent apophyllite crystals growing on a stalactite of chalcedony . . . you can see the chalcedony
stalactite thru the middle of the cluster. Its topped with a double terminated crystal on the very top. Very neat.
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#02 / STILBITE - $56
Nasik, Maharashtra, India
7.2 x 4.5 x 4 cm.
One of my favorites . . . a floater group of lustrous, peach colored, doubly terminated Stilbite crystals in a great arrangement. The cluster sits naturally
on a flat "foot" crystal for optimal display. Very choice.
Nasik, Maharashtra, India
7.2 x 4.5 x 4 cm.
One of my favorites . . . a floater group of lustrous, peach colored, doubly terminated Stilbite crystals in a great arrangement. The cluster sits naturally
on a flat "foot" crystal for optimal display. Very choice.
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#07 / STELLERITE - $60
Sakur, Maharashtra, India
5.5 x 6 x 4.5 cm.
A super fine group of Stellerite forming a rounded specimen showing the glassy, smooth curved terminations typical of Stellerite from this locale.
This is the next thing to a large floater with only a small light impression on the bottom where it set on some other surface. This type of Stellerite is a must for an Indian
zeolite suite.
Sakur, Maharashtra, India
5.5 x 6 x 4.5 cm.
A super fine group of Stellerite forming a rounded specimen showing the glassy, smooth curved terminations typical of Stellerite from this locale.
This is the next thing to a large floater with only a small light impression on the bottom where it set on some other surface. This type of Stellerite is a must for an Indian
zeolite suite.
Gallery 10 includes 4 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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#23 / APOPHYLLITE-(KF) - $25
Nasik, Maharashtra, India
4 x 4.5 x 4 cm
An excellent bi-terminated green stripe Apophyllite crystal with a pearly Stilbite crystal on one end and a much smaller Stilbite on the other end. Sits on a bed
of Scolecite crystals.
Nasik, Maharashtra, India
4 x 4.5 x 4 cm
An excellent bi-terminated green stripe Apophyllite crystal with a pearly Stilbite crystal on one end and a much smaller Stilbite on the other end. Sits on a bed
of Scolecite crystals.
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#18 / STILBITE - $30
Nasik, Maharashtra, India
6 x 5 x 4 cm.
A group of about six aesthetic Stilbite crystals, the large central crystal being a beautiful double terminated 'bowtie' measuring 6 cm long. It has a salmon
colored central interior grading to white at the ends. Very choice.
Nasik, Maharashtra, India
6 x 5 x 4 cm.
A group of about six aesthetic Stilbite crystals, the large central crystal being a beautiful double terminated 'bowtie' measuring 6 cm long. It has a salmon
colored central interior grading to white at the ends. Very choice.
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#05 / APOPHYLLITE-(KF) - $40
Pune, Maharashtra, India
7.5 x 7 x 6 cm
A group of blueish green crystals, typical of the older specimens from "Poona", on a bed of white Mordenite. A sheave of
Stilbite crystals accents the right side for a nice visual effect. Ex Hawthorneden specimen from about 30 years ago.
Pune, Maharashtra, India
7.5 x 7 x 6 cm
A group of blueish green crystals, typical of the older specimens from "Poona", on a bed of white Mordenite. A sheave of
Stilbite crystals accents the right side for a nice visual effect. Ex Hawthorneden specimen from about 30 years ago.
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#01/ PENTAGONITE - $80
Wagholi Quarry, Pune, Maharashtra, India
5.5 x 5 x 4 cm
A large aggregate of royal blue Pentagonite crystals about 4 cm across on contrasting crystalline matrix.
Wagholi Quarry, Pune, Maharashtra, India
5.5 x 5 x 4 cm
A large aggregate of royal blue Pentagonite crystals about 4 cm across on contrasting crystalline matrix.
