Stilbite. Pune District, Pune Division, Maharashtra, India. 21 x 20 x 5 cm (8.27 x 7.87 x 1.97 in). ...

Description

Stilbite
Pune District, Pune Division, Maharashtra, India
21 x 20 x 5 cm (8.27 x 7.87 x 1.97 in)

Save for the residue left from the connection to the host rock, this piece is solely composed of spectacular, bow-tie shaped crystals of Stilbite daisy-chaining off one another to create a sculpturally complex and eye-catching arrangement. Each of the crystals are fully-formed and quite sizable, averaging about 5.7 centimeters in length. Individually, the Stilbite crystals are impressive, showing a flashy combination of vitreous and pearly lusters that brighten the crystals' lighter gradients of white to tannish-pink. This piece comes with a custom acrylic base.

From the collection of Daniel "Dan" R. Kennedy.

More Information: This piece is in excellent condition with one bruise at the bottom of the specimen.


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