{"product_id":"blue-stalactitic-chalcedony-with-apophyllite-druzy-maharashtra-india-0-23-lbs","title":"Blue Stalactitic Chalcedony with Apophyllite Druzy – Maharashtra, India – 0.23 lbs","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"110\" data-end=\"501\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eAn unusual Blue Stalactitic Chalcedony with Apophyllite Druzy specimen from Maharashtra, India, featuring layered pale blue-green chalcedony formations almost completely covered by sparkling colorless crystals. Mounted upright for display, the specimen presents a sculptural, plate-like silhouette with raised tubes, recessed cavities, and crystallized surfaces visible from multiple angles.\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"503\" data-end=\"846\"\u003eThe underlying chalcedony ranges from icy blue to soft seafoam green. Several projecting sections appear hollow or partially open, preserving the tubular architecture associated with stalactitic growth. Thin brown mineral seams remain visible along portions of the formation, creating natural contrast and helping define the individual layers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"848\" data-end=\"1221\"\u003eA dense coating of transparent to translucent microcrystals covers much of the chalcedony. Based on their glassy luster and small blocky-to-pyramidal forms, the coating is most consistent with apophyllite druzy, a classic association found in the Deccan Traps. Some of the larger crystals rise above the finer coating and produce bright reflections beneath direct lighting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1223\" data-end=\"1559\"\u003eMeasuring approximately 2.25 × 2 × 3.25 inches and weighing 0.23 pounds, this mounted specimen offers excellent cabinet presence for its compact size. Its pastel coloration, sparkling druzy coverage, hollow growth features, and complex three-dimensional form make it an appealing example of Maharashtra’s volcanic-cavity mineralization.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1a3ueyz\" data-start=\"1561\" data-end=\"1578\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1580\" data-end=\"1631\"\u003eMinerals: Blue Chalcedony with probable Apophyllite\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1633\" data-end=\"1709\"\u003eFormation: Stalactitic and plate-like chalcedony with druzy crystal coverage\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1711\" data-end=\"1739\"\u003eLocality: Maharashtra, India\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1741\" data-end=\"1783\"\u003eWeight: 0.23 lbs (approximately 104 grams)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1785\" data-end=\"1833\"\u003eDimensions: Approximately 2.25 × 2 × 3.25 inches\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1835\" data-end=\"1917\"\u003eColor: Pale blue to seafoam green with colorless, white, and natural brown accents\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1919\" data-end=\"2010\"\u003eCrystal Habit: Layered and tubular chalcedony coated with fine blocky-to-pyramidal crystals\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2012\" data-end=\"2066\"\u003eLuster: Waxy chalcedony with vitreous, sparkling druzy\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2068\" data-end=\"2155\"\u003eTransparency: Translucent to opaque chalcedony with transparent to translucent crystals\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2157\" data-end=\"2192\"\u003eMounting: Affixed to a display base\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2194\" data-end=\"2309\"\u003eCondition: Natural mineral specimen with naturally occurring openings, contacts, inclusions, and surface variations\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2311\" data-end=\"2346\"\u003eDisplay: Upright collector specimen\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2348\" data-end=\"2368\"\u003eExact specimen shown\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"zsgn14\" data-start=\"2370\" data-end=\"2405\"\u003eAbout Chalcedony and Apophyllite\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2407\" data-end=\"2647\"\u003eChalcedony is a microcrystalline form of silica composed primarily of extremely fine intergrowths of quartz and moganite. It commonly develops as crusts, rounded botryoidal masses, layered plates, stalactites, and hollow tubular formations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2649\" data-end=\"2955\"\u003eApophyllite is the collector name used for a group of hydrated potassium-calcium silicate minerals known for their brilliant glass-like luster and distinctive geometric crystals. Many Maharashtra specimens are fluorapophyllite-(K), although precise species-level identification requires analytical testing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2957\" data-end=\"3268\"\u003eMaharashtra lies within the Deccan Traps, an immense volcanic province internationally known for producing chalcedony, apophyllite, stilbite, heulandite, calcite, and other secondary minerals. Gas cavities preserved inside ancient basalt flows later became pathways and protected spaces for mineral-rich fluids.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3270\" data-end=\"3502\"\u003eThe chalcedony likely formed during an earlier stage of silica deposition. Later fluids introduced the sparkling crystals that now coat its surfaces, recording multiple episodes of mineral growth within the original volcanic cavity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1punl39\" data-start=\"3504\" data-end=\"3522\"\u003eCollector Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3524\" data-end=\"3547\"\u003eThis specimen features:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"3549\" data-end=\"4114\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"qknej1\" data-start=\"3549\" data-end=\"3588\"\u003ePale blue to seafoam-green chalcedony\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"7b5r22\" data-start=\"3589\" data-end=\"3634\"\u003eStalactitic, tubular, and plate-like growth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"15ma9op\" data-start=\"3635\" data-end=\"3683\"\u003eSeveral natural openings and recessed cavities\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"toe828\" data-start=\"3684\" data-end=\"3728\"\u003eDense coverage of sparkling druzy crystals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"axsh4p\" data-start=\"3729\" data-end=\"3772\"\u003eCrystal habit consistent with apophyllite\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"adi2r7\" data-start=\"3773\" data-end=\"3823\"\u003eLarger reflective crystals above the finer druzy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1gkcb88\" data-start=\"3824\" data-end=\"3868\"\u003eNatural brown mineral seams and inclusions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"wjejcb\" data-start=\"3869\" data-end=\"3913\"\u003eEvidence of multiple mineralization stages\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"59iiar\" data-start=\"3914\" data-end=\"3954\"\u003eComplex three-dimensional architecture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"15e8s4x\" data-start=\"3955\" data-end=\"4006\"\u003eMaterial from Maharashtra’s renowned Deccan Traps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"116lci9\" data-start=\"4007\" data-end=\"4046\"\u003eMounted upright for immediate display\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1imxvvv\" data-start=\"4047\" data-end=\"4088\"\u003eOne-of-a-kind natural mineral formation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1bmwm75\" data-start=\"4089\" data-end=\"4114\"\u003eExact specimen pictured\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4116\" data-end=\"4330\"\u003ePerfect for collectors of blue chalcedony, apophyllite, Indian zeolites, crystallized stalactites, druzy minerals, Maharashtra specimens, Deccan Traps minerals, mounted formations, and sculptural cabinet specimens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4332\" data-end=\"4382\"\u003eProfessionally packaged and shipped from Colorado.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4384\" data-end=\"4426\"\u003eYou will receive the exact specimen shown.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4428\" data-end=\"4563\"\u003eEvery order is backed by our commitment to quality and customer satisfaction. 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