Name APOPHYLLITE
Variety APOPHYLLITE
Origin Maharashtra (India)
Hardness 4,5 - 5
Composition KF,Ca4(Si2O5)4,8 H2O
Crystaline sys. TETRAGONAL
Size   10x10x6 cm
Weight 390 gr




Description:
Apophyllites, and specially the specimens coming from India, have found their niche in mineral collections due their beautiful crystals, which sometimes are quite large, their beautiful colours and magnificent sheen. In this specimen we would like to point out the combination of the apophyllite crystals on a matrix of blue quartz.


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APOPHYLLITE



VARIETY APOPHYLLITE