Tabular Apophyllite with Pastel Green-Blue Celadonite Inclusions — Nashik, India Diamantina quartz chert breccia

chert breccia

contributes to its distinctive physical and vibrational characteristics

is thought to focus and direct energy outward in a powerful and balanced way

·         Dark gray chalcedony with contrasting white structure

Size: 57 x 13 x 10 mm

Tabular Apophyllite with Pastel Green-Blue Celadonite Inclusions — Nashik, India Diamantina quartz chert brecciaThis 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