{"product_id":"green-apophyllite-on-red-white-barite-maharashtra-india-0-71-lbs","title":"Green Apophyllite on Red \u0026 White Barite – Maharashtra, India – 0.71 lbs","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn exceptionally aesthetic collector specimen featuring soft mint-green Apophyllite crystals perched across a striking landscape of delicate red and white Barite. The contrast between the translucent green Apophyllite, sparkling Barite crystals, and weathered basalt matrix creates a specimen with outstanding visual depth and natural balance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Barite forms a fine crystalline blanket over the matrix, providing an elegant backdrop for the larger Apophyllite crystals that appear to emerge from the surface. Numerous smaller Apophyllite crystals are scattered throughout the piece, rewarding close examination from every angle.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe reverse preserves a beautiful section of the original volcanic basalt cavity wall, offering insight into the geological environment where these minerals formed within the ancient Deccan Trap lava flows of Maharashtra, India.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis specimen displays exceptionally well in a cabinet and represents one of the more unusual associations found within India's famous zeolite deposits.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMineral:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Green Apophyllite on Red \u0026amp; White Barite\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLocality:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Maharashtra, India\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeight:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 0.71 lbs\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 2 × 2 × 6 inches\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDisplay:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Freestanding with display stand\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Collector-quality natural specimen\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMineralogical Notes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eApophyllite crystallized from mineral-rich hydrothermal fluids circulating through gas cavities within the Deccan Trap basalts. Barite formed during a different stage of mineralization, creating a fine crystalline coating that later served as an attractive substrate for the growth of the translucent green Apophyllite crystals. The preserved basalt matrix on the reverse highlights the volcanic origin of this remarkable mineral association.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCollector Notes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis specimen is prized for its strong color contrast, unusual mineral association, and impressive vertical presentation. The combination of mint-green Apophyllite over sparkling Barite is significantly less common than typical zeolite associations, making it an excellent addition for collectors seeking distinctive Indian mineral specimens.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProfessionally packaged and shipped from Colorado.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYou will receive the exact specimen shown.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEvery order is backed by our commitment to quality and customer satisfaction. Thank you for supporting our family-owned small business.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Serenity Soul Stones","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49072614572282,"sku":null,"price":57.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0837\/2328\/8826\/files\/20260625_123712.jpg?v=1782416596","url":"https:\/\/serenitysoulstones.com\/products\/green-apophyllite-on-red-white-barite-maharashtra-india-0-71-lbs","provider":"Serenity Soul Stones","version":"1.0","type":"link"}