{"product_id":"apophyllite-druzy-after-quartz-maharashtra-india-1-68-lbs","title":"Apophyllite Druzy After Quartz – Maharashtra, India – 1.68 lbs","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"90\" data-end=\"274\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eAn impressive \u003cstrong data-start=\"104\" data-end=\"138\"\u003eApophyllite Druzy After Quartz\u003c\/strong\u003e specimen from Maharashtra, India, featuring a broad sculptural surface covered in densely packed, sparkling white apophyllite crystals.\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"276\" data-end=\"610\"\u003eThe specimen appears to preserve the underlying architecture of an earlier quartz formation, with later apophyllite growth coating the surface and creating a bright, sugar-like drusy texture. Thousands of small reflective crystal faces produce exceptional sparkle across the elevated ridges, recessed areas, and rounded crystal forms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"612\" data-end=\"959\"\u003eViewed from the front, the specimen presents as a luminous white crystal landscape with layered topography and excellent visual depth. The exposed reverse reveals the darker volcanic matrix beneath the mineralized surface, providing important geological contrast and illustrating how the crystal coating developed over the original host formation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"961\" data-end=\"1353\"\u003eAt approximately \u003cstrong data-start=\"978\" data-end=\"993\"\u003e1.68 pounds\u003c\/strong\u003e and measuring roughly \u003cstrong data-start=\"1016\" data-end=\"1036\"\u003e4 × 3 × 4 inches\u003c\/strong\u003e, this is a substantial cabinet specimen with outstanding display presence. Its combination of unusual secondary mineral growth, dense crystallization, and classic Maharashtra provenance makes it especially appealing to collectors of Indian zeolites, pseudomorphic mineral forms, and texturally distinctive specimens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1355\" data-end=\"1358\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1a3ueyz\" data-start=\"1360\" data-end=\"1377\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1379\" data-end=\"1422\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1379\" data-end=\"1391\"\u003eMineral:\u003c\/strong\u003e Apophyllite Druzy After Quartz\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1424\" data-end=\"1456\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1424\" data-end=\"1437\"\u003eLocality:\u003c\/strong\u003e Maharashtra, India\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1458\" data-end=\"1504\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1458\" data-end=\"1469\"\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.68 lbs (approximately 762 grams)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1506\" data-end=\"1552\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1506\" data-end=\"1521\"\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 4 × 3 × 4 inches\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1554\" data-end=\"1659\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1554\" data-end=\"1572\"\u003eCrystal Habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dense microcrystalline apophyllite druzy coating over an earlier quartz-form structure\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1661\" data-end=\"1690\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1661\" data-end=\"1671\"\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e White to colorless\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1692\" data-end=\"1751\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1692\" data-end=\"1703\"\u003eLuster:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vitreous with exceptional sparkling reflections\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1753\" data-end=\"1792\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1753\" data-end=\"1764\"\u003eMatrix:\u003c\/strong\u003e Natural Deccan Traps basalt\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1794\" data-end=\"1835\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1794\" data-end=\"1808\"\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Natural collector specimen\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1837\" data-end=\"1880\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1837\" data-end=\"1849\"\u003eDisplay:\u003c\/strong\u003e Large cabinet display specimen\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1882\" data-end=\"1906\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1882\" data-end=\"1906\"\u003eExact specimen shown\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1908\" data-end=\"1911\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"x3gbua\" data-start=\"1913\" data-end=\"1952\"\u003eAbout Apophyllite Druzy After Quartz\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1954\" data-end=\"2184\"\u003eApophyllite commonly forms within cavities of the Deccan Traps basalt flows of Maharashtra, India, where mineral-rich hydrothermal fluids deposited successive generations of zeolites, quartz, calcite, and other secondary minerals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2186\" data-end=\"2582\"\u003eIn specimens described as \u003cstrong data-start=\"2212\" data-end=\"2240\"\u003eApophyllite After Quartz\u003c\/strong\u003e, a later generation of apophyllite crystallizes over, or partially replaces, an earlier quartz formation while preserving much of its original architecture. The result is a specimen that records multiple stages of mineral growth, combining the structural framework of quartz with the brilliant sparkle of densely packed apophyllite crystals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2584\" data-end=\"2953\"\u003eThis type of multi-stage mineralization is especially prized because it preserves evidence of changing geological conditions within the cavity. Rather than displaying only a single episode of crystal growth, the specimen captures a fascinating sequence of hydrothermal events that occurred millions of years ago within one of the world's most famous zeolite localities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2955\" data-end=\"2958\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1punl39\" data-start=\"2960\" data-end=\"2978\"\u003eCollector Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2980\" data-end=\"3007\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2980\" data-end=\"3007\"\u003eThis specimen features:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"3009\" data-end=\"3481\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"kzubb3\" data-start=\"3009\" data-end=\"3049\"\u003edense white apophyllite druzy coverage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"ds1f18\" data-start=\"3050\" data-end=\"3094\"\u003eunusual apophyllite-after-quartz formation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"h4gsk2\" data-start=\"3095\" data-end=\"3141\"\u003ethousands of highly reflective crystal faces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"np7mrq\" data-start=\"3142\" data-end=\"3179\"\u003ebroad sculptural crystal topography\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"t8skta\" data-start=\"3180\" data-end=\"3228\"\u003eexceptional sparkle under directional lighting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"17rihmj\" data-start=\"3229\" data-end=\"3266\"\u003esubstantial 1.68-pound cabinet size\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1okpiu9\" data-start=\"3267\" data-end=\"3303\"\u003enatural Deccan Traps basalt matrix\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"nx6ls8\" data-start=\"3304\" data-end=\"3341\"\u003eclassic Maharashtra, India locality\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"15tuaq1\" data-start=\"3342\" data-end=\"3380\"\u003emulti-generation mineral development\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"6n4137\" data-start=\"3381\" data-end=\"3428\"\u003eoutstanding display presence from every angle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"12c9xrm\" data-start=\"3429\" data-end=\"3481\"\u003eexcellent example of Indian zeolite mineralization\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3483\" data-end=\"3731\"\u003ePerfect for collectors of apophyllite, Indian zeolites, pseudomorphic minerals, epimorphic crystal formations, druzy specimens, Maharashtra minerals, Deccan Traps minerals, hydrothermal mineral specimens, and large display-quality collector pieces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"3733\" data-end=\"3736\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3738\" data-end=\"3788\"\u003eProfessionally packaged and shipped from Colorado.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3790\" data-end=\"3832\"\u003eYou will receive the exact specimen shown.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3834\" data-end=\"3969\"\u003eEvery order is backed by our commitment to quality and customer satisfaction. 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