Tabular Apophyllite with Pastel Green-Blue Celadonite Inclusions — Nashik, India golden healer There are multiple rainbows and

There are multiple rainbows and the clarity is excellent

The deep red coloration is due to inclusions of iron / hematite

The sharply striated crystals display a dramatic contrast against the softly translucent fluorite

Due to the nature of the growth patterns and collection techniques of these crystals the terminations are not perfect

Tabular Apophyllite with Pastel Green-Blue Celadonite Inclusions — Nashik, India golden healer There are multiple rainbows andThis 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