Stilbite on Quartz pseudomorph after Calcite. Jalgaon District, Nashik Division, Maharashtra, India. 18.3 x 6.5 x 6.0 cm (7....

Description

Stilbite on Quartz pseudomorph after Calcite
Jalgaon District, Nashik Division, Maharashtra, India
18.3 x 6.5 x 6.0 cm (7.20 x 2.56 x 2.36 in)

A surprising specimen from the bountiful Jalgaon District, featuring several sharply-formed Stilbite crystals atop two large, elongated Calcite crystals that have been fully pseudomorphed into Quartz. The two largest Stilbite crystals stand out wonderfully with a darker shade of pinkish-red and reaching a fairly impressive size of 6.0 centimeters; like the rest of the Stilbite, these crystals have a nice luster and color saturation. After being replaced by Quartz, the former-Calcite crystals that compose the foundation of this specimen now have a sugary, microcrystalline surface that is matched with a pale white translucence. This piece is in excellent condition.

Ex. George R. Witters collection.

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