Rare Yellow Stilbite Bowtie with Epidote Mali 146g
Sometimes the word "rare" gets tossed around too frequently to describe the availability of a mineral or occurrence. However, this one truly is rare; a bowtie formation from Mali! This is fascinating yellow Stilbite in a scarce bowtie form and a cluster that presents as a "cauliflower" ball form. Epidote is evident throughout the piece. Bowtie formation Stilbite is more frequently found in India, however not often in Mali.
87 grams; 2.71" x 1.76" x 1.62" or 68.9mm x 44.8mm x 41.1mm
Source / location: Songounikoura, Diakon, Arrondissement of Diakon, Bafoulabe' Cercle, Kayes Region, Mali.
Looking to complete a Stilbite "type" collection? This is an interesting, less common association of yellow Stilbite with Epidote from Mali, a departure from the more prolific Prehnite and Epidote combination seen more frequently from India. As evident from this specimen, the Stilbite from this location, though having a fanning structure with soft pearly matte luster, exhibits in beautiful ball-like globular clusters.
The Epidote in this piece presents throughout the specimen with rich, dark green, almost black color. Truly a curious, intriguing uniquely beautiful Stilbite with Epidote combo piece for any collection.
Thank you for looking, your support and choosing CrystalRockology for your quality crystals, minerals and stones.
Sometimes the word "rare" gets tossed around too frequently to describe the availability of a mineral or occurrence. However, this one truly is rare; a bowtie formation from Mali! This is fascinating yellow Stilbite in a scarce bowtie form and a cluster that presents as a "cauliflower" ball form. Epidote is evident throughout the piece. Bowtie formation Stilbite is more frequently found in India, however not often in Mali.
87 grams; 2.71" x 1.76" x 1.62" or 68.9mm x 44.8mm x 41.1mm
Source / location: Songounikoura, Diakon, Arrondissement of Diakon, Bafoulabe' Cercle, Kayes Region, Mali.
Looking to complete a Stilbite "type" collection? This is an interesting, less common association of yellow Stilbite with Epidote from Mali, a departure from the more prolific Prehnite and Epidote combination seen more frequently from India. As evident from this specimen, the Stilbite from this location, though having a fanning structure with soft pearly matte luster, exhibits in beautiful ball-like globular clusters.
The Epidote in this piece presents throughout the specimen with rich, dark green, almost black color. Truly a curious, intriguing uniquely beautiful Stilbite with Epidote combo piece for any collection.
Thank you for looking, your support and choosing CrystalRockology for your quality crystals, minerals and stones.