Red-brown Apophyllite Crystal from Aurangabad

SKU: B_34_0101

The specimen is characterized by a contrasting combination of transparency with dark red inclusions. Colorless, highly lustrous parts of the crystal grow on a cherry-brown mass saturated with iron oxides, in which small, bright spots are visible. Main features: vitreous luster of the colorless parts; cherry-rust coloration of the matrix with bright inclusions. Condition: Fair.

Red-brown Apophyllite Crystal from Aurangabad

Price: 3 EUR (15 PLN)

Availability: In stock

Location: Aurangabad, Maharashtra, India

Size: 24 x 15 x 20 mm

Weight: 5.6 g

Chemical formula: KCa₄(Si₈O₂₀)(F,OH)·8H₂O

Crystal system: Tetragonalny

Mohs hardness: 4.5-5

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