Tabular Apophyllite with Pastel Green-Blue Celadonite Inclusions — Nashik, India Diamantina quartz one of the planet’s premier

one of the planet’s premier sources of gem spodumene

Size: 72 x 35 x 25 mm

There is a small area with chlorite inclusions

Finish: Smooth polish with natural internal texture

Tabular Apophyllite with Pastel Green-Blue Celadonite Inclusions — Nashik, India Diamantina quartz one of the planet’s premierThis highgrade specimen displays the uncommon tabular habit of apophyllite, with three, thick, intergrown, sharply defined tabular crystals and excellent clarity. Delicate internal and external celadonite inclusions create a bluegreen glow that is rarer in tabular crystals than in the classic cubic habit. This piece also contains tiny darktogreen microinclusions typical of Maharashtra crystal pockets natural celadoniterich or ironoxidebearing grains