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Apophyllite

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Description
Locality: 
Ahmednagar District, Maharashtra, India
Class: 
Crystals on Matrix
Size Range: 
Cabinet (10-18 cm)
Size: 
11.1 × 5.7 × 3.5 cm
Description

One isolated, razor sharp apple green apophyllite crystal (35mm across) perched on stalactites of matrix. The crystal shows exceptional luster and wonderful texture, the contarst is amazingly delicate and the whole assemble looks very aesthetic. No significant damages to report.

Mineral Data
What's on the rock

Apophyllite

Synonym Of: 

Fluorapophyllite-(K)

Formula: 
KCa4(Si8O20)(F,OH)·8H2O
Strunz: 
9.EA.15
Hardness: 
4.5 - 5.0

Fluorapophyllite-(Na)

Formula: 
NaCa4(Si8O20)F·8H2O
Strunz: 
9.EA.15
Hardness: 
4.0 - 5.0

Hydroxyapophyllite-(K)

Formula: 
KCa4(Si8O20)(OH,F)·8H2O
Strunz: 
9.EA.15
Hardness: 
4.0 - 5.0