Mineral: Heulandite-Ca on Quartz (variety chalcedony)
Locality: Jalgaon District, Maharashtra, India
Dimensions: 12.5 x 9 x 9 cm / main crystal: 8 cm.
Description: Asheesh Mine, Jalgaon, Maharashtra, Inde
Mass: 471 g
MIM number: 2233
Large translucent red group in the shape of a bow tie, on a chalcedony matrix. It is unusual to have heulandite with such a beautiful color and luster.
Photographer: AINU / Augustin de Valence;
Publication: “Mineralogical Record, Jan-Feb 2022”
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