{"product_id":"midnight-apophyllite-maharashtra-india-0-09-lbs","title":"Midnight Apophyllite – Maharashtra, India – 0.09 lbs","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"126\" data-end=\"358\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eAn exceptional \u003cstrong data-start=\"141\" data-end=\"165\"\u003eMidnight Apophyllite\u003c\/strong\u003e specimen featuring sparkling \u003cstrong data-start=\"195\" data-end=\"227\"\u003ediamond apophyllite crystals\u003c\/strong\u003e growing over a naturally formed \u003cstrong data-start=\"260\" data-end=\"291\"\u003eblack chalcedony stalactite\u003c\/strong\u003e from the legendary Deccan Trap basalt flows of Maharashtra, India.\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"360\" data-end=\"726\"\u003eThis remarkable collector specimen showcases \u003cstrong data-start=\"405\" data-end=\"456\"\u003ethree perfectly rounded stalactite terminations\u003c\/strong\u003e, each naturally preserved and coated with shimmering druzy while sharp, glassy apophyllite crystals radiate across the surface. The dramatic contrast between the dark chalcedony core and the brilliant crystal coverage inspired the trade name \u003cstrong data-start=\"699\" data-end=\"726\"\u003e\"Midnight Apophyllite.\"\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"728\" data-end=\"1092\"\u003eAt \u003cstrong data-start=\"731\" data-end=\"748\"\u003e3 inches tall\u003c\/strong\u003e, this elegant display specimen offers outstanding vertical presentation and exceptional aesthetics. The combination of three intact rounded stalactite tips, dense crystal development, and exposed black chalcedony makes this an unusually scarce example. Specimens of this quality are rarely encountered, even among premium Deccan Trap material.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1094\" data-end=\"1386\"\u003eFormed over millions of years within volcanic gas cavities, mineral-rich fluids first created the black chalcedony stalactite before later depositing countless apophyllite crystals across its surface, preserving the original stalactitic structure while creating a spectacular natural display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1a3ueyz\" data-start=\"1388\" data-end=\"1405\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1407\" data-end=\"1811\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1jcmwan\" data-start=\"1407\" data-end=\"1472\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1409\" data-end=\"1421\"\u003eMineral:\u003c\/strong\u003e Diamond Apophyllite on Black Chalcedony Stalactite\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"ia5o88\" data-start=\"1473\" data-end=\"1511\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1475\" data-end=\"1490\"\u003eTrade Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Midnight Apophyllite\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1b3appn\" data-start=\"1512\" data-end=\"1544\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1514\" data-end=\"1525\"\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Maharashtra, India\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1jjc194\" data-start=\"1545\" data-end=\"1567\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1547\" data-end=\"1558\"\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.09 lbs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"13cj0pk\" data-start=\"1568\" data-end=\"1602\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1570\" data-end=\"1585\"\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 × 1 × 3 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1tcwzzr\" data-start=\"1603\" data-end=\"1650\"\u003eThree natural rounded stalactite terminations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1bpeah4\" data-start=\"1651\" data-end=\"1674\"\u003eBlack chalcedony core\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"190x002\" data-start=\"1675\" data-end=\"1722\"\u003eLustrous diamond apophyllite crystal coverage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1kiz5kn\" data-start=\"1723\" data-end=\"1751\"\u003eFine druzy crystal coating\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"bdfcd7\" data-start=\"1752\" data-end=\"1788\"\u003eCollector-quality display specimen\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1wezdgk\" data-start=\"1789\" data-end=\"1811\"\u003eExact specimen shown\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"111eng9\" data-start=\"1813\" data-end=\"1835\"\u003eMineralogical Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1837\" data-end=\"2262\"\u003eThis specimen began as a \u003cstrong data-start=\"1862\" data-end=\"1893\"\u003eblack chalcedony stalactite\u003c\/strong\u003e suspended inside a volcanic cavity within the Deccan Traps. Later hydrothermal activity deposited lustrous apophyllite crystals over the stalactite while preserving its distinctive rounded growth structure. Examples displaying multiple intact stalactite terminations with abundant crystal coverage are considered among the more desirable formations from this locality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1punl39\" data-start=\"2264\" data-end=\"2282\"\u003eCollector Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2284\" data-end=\"2620\"\u003eThis is one of the finer examples of \u003cstrong data-start=\"2321\" data-end=\"2345\"\u003eMidnight Apophyllite\u003c\/strong\u003e we've handled, distinguished by its \u003cstrong data-start=\"2382\" data-end=\"2443\"\u003ethree perfectly preserved rounded stalactite terminations\u003c\/strong\u003e, exceptional crystal coverage, and elegant vertical form. An outstanding cabinet specimen for collectors specializing in Indian zeolites or rare stalactitic mineral formations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2622\" data-end=\"2672\"\u003eProfessionally packaged and shipped from Colorado.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2674\" data-end=\"2716\"\u003eYou will receive the exact specimen shown.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2718\" data-end=\"2853\"\u003eEvery order is backed by our commitment to quality and customer satisfaction. Thank you for supporting our family-owned small business.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Serenity Soul Stones","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49073670750458,"sku":null,"price":57.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0837\/2328\/8826\/files\/20260625_161253.jpg?v=1782427363","url":"https:\/\/serenitysoulstones.com\/products\/midnight-apophyllite-maharashtra-india-0-09-lbs","provider":"Serenity Soul Stones","version":"1.0","type":"link"}