Tabular Apophyllite Crystal with Minor Celadonite - Nashik, India geology rocks The calcite displays notable luminescent

The calcite displays notable luminescent properties:

Multiple terminations can result from different growth conditions

Axinite crystals are typically brown

Nearly all botryoidal fluorite on quartz specimens from India are partially processed to optimize the shape

Clear quartz plate cluster with well-formed crystals along the edges

Tabular Apophyllite Crystal with Minor Celadonite - Nashik, India geology rocks The calcite displays notable luminescentThis specimen displays the uncommon tabular habit of apophyllite, with a thick, intergrown, sharply defined tabular crystal and excellent clarity. Minor internal and external celadonite inclusions. Beautiful, crystal clear window into this piece. This piece also contains tiny darktogreen microinclusions typical of Maharashtra crystal pockets natural celadoniterich or ironoxidebearing grains trapped during crystal growth. Crystal is growth interrupted