Mineral: Powellite with Fluorapophyllite-(K), Stilbite-Ca and Scolecite
Locality: Nashik District (Nasik), Maharashtra, India
Dimensions: 41,0 x 19,0 x 25,0 cm

Description: Main crystal size: 5,7 cm Basalt plate covered on one face with 16 rather transparent, pale yellow powellite crystals having developed on apophyllite in quadratic blocks of a pale beige color, with some pale yellowy-orange stilbites and white scolecite balls. The ensemble is relatively intact considering its dimensions. Mim number 1294 Photographer: James Elliott (FMI)

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