Description
This listing features a stunning Green Apophyllite Crystal, technically classified as Fluorapophyllite, sourced from the renowned basalt quarries of India. Known for its vibrant green colour and glassy, transparent to translucent crystal faces, this specimen is a standout among zeolite-group minerals. The apophyllite forms sharp, lustrous, and well-terminated crystals, often on a matrix of contrasting minerals such as stilbite or quartz.
The photo shows the exact specimen you will receive.
All of our Crystals are 100% Genuine Specimens & come with a Certificate of Authenticity.
Geological Information:
- Location: Maharashtra, India – a globally significant region for zeolite minerals
- Formation Environment: Green Fluorapophyllite forms within the vesicles and cavities of basalt flows, where hydrothermal fluids deposit silica and various mineral elements into open voids. The presence of fluorine contributes to the crystal’s transparency and green coloration.
- Geological Context: Found in the Deccan Traps—one of the largest volcanic provinces on Earth—these minerals crystallise slowly in the cooling basalt, resulting in high-quality crystal structures.
Crystal Type and Species:
- Mineral Name: Fluorapophyllite-(K) (a variety of Apophyllite)
- Chemical Formula: KCa₄Si₈O₂₀(F,OH)·8H₂O
- Crystal System: Tetragonal
- Colour: Soft to deep green, sometimes with zoning or translucency
- Hardness: 4.5–5 on the Mohs scale
- Lustre: Vitreous to pearly
- Transparency: Transparent to translucent
Specimen Notes:
- Hand-selected for crystal clarity, termination, and colour saturation
- Scale Rule Squares / Cube = 1cm: Please refer to the photo for full sizing
- The exact crystal specimen in the photo is the one you will receive
This Green Apophyllite (Fluorapophyllite) Crystal is an eye-catching example of Indian mineralogy, beloved by collectors for its clarity, form, and energetic presence. It’s perfect for mineral enthusiasts, display collectors, and crystal energy practitioners seeking a high-quality and visually striking natural specimen.
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