{"product_id":"auction-win-6e0c94f3-2eb8-4922-8b3c-5f809f72dd9e","title":"Auction Win: ‘Diamond’ Apophyllite Stalactite (full cap)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLocality:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nashik quarries, Nashik District, Nashik Division, Maharashtra, India\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e Small Cabinet - 8 × 4 × 2.8 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis piece is valued between $50 - $75. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eApophyllite is a silicate mineral group with the formula AB4[Si8O20]X·8H2O, named in 1806 by Rene Just Haüy from the Greek for \"away from leaf\" because it exfoliates when heated. It is primarily prized as a collector mineral rather than for everyday industrial use.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNashik quarries in Nashik District, Maharashtra, are hard rock aggregate quarries renowned among collectors for producing exceptional specimens from the Deccan Traps basalts, including very large Heulandite \"butterfly\" crystals and rare Powellite, the most desirable mineral from these famed basalts. The quarries also yield notable Scolecite, Apophyllite Group minerals, Stilbite-Ca, and spheroidal Fluorite balls from nearby Mahodari quarry, making the locality a significant source for diverse and high-quality mineral specimens. Collectors today value Nashik quarries for its unique combination of common minerals in striking forms and rare finds like Powellite, offering both aesthetic appeal and geological interest. This locality remains a key destination for those seeking distinctive Indian mineral specimens with strong collector relevance.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Crystal Castle","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48969305850011,"sku":null,"price":16.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0336\/3012\/6217\/files\/e94481c4-f9ff-4b92-ab44-15b93567d78f.jpg?v=1783890424","url":"https:\/\/www.overtonfamilyjewels.com\/products\/auction-win-6e0c94f3-2eb8-4922-8b3c-5f809f72dd9e","provider":"OFJ's Crystal Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}