Indian Mineral Specimens
Mineral specimens from India are among some of the most aesthetic crystals to be found anywhere. Though India is famous for its zeolite specimens the country has a wealth of other mineral treasures. Only a tiny fraction of our inventory of Indian minerals is ever posted on this site so inquiries are welcome. We take pride in having some of the best Indian minerals available anywhere, yet we have specimens for all levels of collectors.
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OKF-309 Heulandite included by Celadonite India. A very large double terminated heulandite which measures 5 cm on edge. It is centrally placed on a perfectly trimmed basalt rock matrix. There is a large cluster of secondary crystals central on the primary face and the opposing face on the backside crystal. Very nice luster form and complexity. The piece displays beautifully and it is certainly very aesthetic for the species. This is an absolute steal at...$95
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OKF-288 Fluorapophyllite on paramorphs of Prehnite after Laumontite (quartz stalactite) Padanvadi, Quarry, Bombay, India. This is certainly a wild specimen. It is actually a quartz stalactite we've the paramorphs encrusting surface. It measures 8.3 cm long with crystals to 3.3 cm in length there is one small crystal that is missing near its connection point but this is difficult to notice. Some areas have a minor overgrowth of a quite mineral which is unknown. Very interesting and displayable. $45
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OKF-289 Green Apophyllite on Stilbite Ahmednagar, India. Beautiful high luster apophyllites mixed in with the large stilbite bowties to 3.5 cm each. The entire specimen measures 9.5 x 7 x 6.3 cm and views nicely from all angles. Only points of attachment are on base or what might be referred to as its back. The primary cluster of green apophyllites is 2.5 cm in length and composed of several nice crystals. Great damage free, displayable piece. $250
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OKF-290 Stilbite on Chalcedony stalactite Jalgaon, India. This specimen was once they stalactite but is now a floater with stilbites to 4.3 cm each. Zero damage, zero attachments, and outstanding aesthetics. Complex and attractive. 10.2 cm overall length. Sorry about the lint. $95
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OKF-283 Star Ruby Mysore, India. Ex Charles Daniels collection. This is an exceptional section of a Star Ruby corundum crystal which weighs 77.5 grams. Both ends have been partially polished to show the internal inclusions typical of material which will produce star patterns when polished. A fine piece for the collector but really a specimen more important to someone into lapidary. I've seen cabs polished from this material selling in the mid five figure range. This is a steal! $180
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OKF-284 Fluorapophyllite on paramorphs of Prehnite after Laumontite Padanvadi, Quarry, Bombay, India. A nice grouping measuring 5.3 x 5 x 5 cm and composed of several dozen crystal casts with tiny cubic, clear apophyllites attached to them. A very showy piece which views well from all sides and sits upright for display. These specimens are difficult to find with the apophyllite as an accessory. Great condition, showy and under valued at....$60
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OKF-356 Apophyllite Poona, India. Ex. Anthony P. Dunn Collection. Prev. Ward’s. Circ. 1975. 13 .5 x 8 x 5 cm overall. And very displayable piece of three bright green apophyllite clusters on white stilbite. All three clusters show some crystals with cleaves. I have photographed all of these for inspection. The rich green color is what is expected of the very best apophyllites ever to come out of India. Still a very attractive displayable specimen. $100
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OKF-208 Stilbite on Apophyllite Poona, India. This exceptional display specimen sports a 8.2 cm stilbite bowtie amongst numerous terminated clear apophyllites. Several of the apophyllites have damage but it is all on the backside of the piece. This specimen couldn't display much better from the front or the sides. 8 x 7 x 5.1 cm. This price is a giveaway for piece with this kind of aesthetic appeal. $55
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OKF-155 Stilbite India. This fine cabinet specimen is a beautiful grouping of cream-colored stilbites which radiate in all directions off a very small piece of matrix. The crystals are of excellent luster and form and damage free on the backside of the piece there is an area which was contact with another crystal. A highly aesthetic specimen. $175
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OKF-024 Apophyllite “Flowers” on Stilbite India. This is a wonderful specimen from the now famous "Well Discovery" which is composed of four flowers (two intergrown) which sit up high of a plate of stilbite. The large piece measures 20 x 16 cm. The groupings of apophyllites measure to 5 cm each. They are fine green crystals which grade to clear at their terminations. This is a spectacular, showy specimen which has no damage, even when inspected under magnification. A top shelf piece which is very aesthetic and now becoming difficult to get in large specimens. The price implies that there is something wrong with the piece. This would be a false assumption. It is a spectacular specimen offered at a more than fair price. 1,100$
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OKD-520 Apophyllite Jalgaon, India. This old specimen is unlike any we see on the market today. The crystals are so clear they actually look like shards of glass. The main body of this piece is made up of two large crystals up to 3.8 cm each and the remainder of tiny gem like crystals. The piece looks more like glass than apophyllite! 6 x 3.5 x 2.8 cm. A very impressive, damage free specimen with amazing aesthetics. I usually see this material when it becomes available for many times this price. 75$
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OKF-280 Stilbite in Chalcedony after Calcite Nasik, India. This specimen is encrustation pseudomorph of quartz on calcite with the additional overgrowths of stilbite. It is one of the more usual forms to come from these prolific quarries. This one measures 7.1 cm in height and is beautifully form stilbites to 3 cm. A great specimen with zero damage. $65
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OKD-475 Apophyllite, Stilbite Stalactite Jalgaon, India. 10 cm long, stocky stalactite with double terminated apophyllites to 5 cm each. Lots of flash to this high luster specimen. Wonderful form and zero damage. 250$
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OKD-474 Gyrolite and Apophyllite on Quartz Bombay, India. This specimen is an older piece which came out decades ago. I have not seen quartz like this from India in quite a while. This piece is very difficult to describe due to its uniqueness. It looks like a group of parallel growth crystals which have a growth (regrowth) plain perpendicular to the “C” axis of the crystals. The seam has a thin layer of what appears to be sugary white quartz. On these big quartz (to 6 cm each) are green gyrolite balls to several millimeters each. On these are several blocky apophyllites to 1.3 cm each. Certainly an unusual and attractive specimen. High luster, great form and zero damage. One thin edge of matrix contact on base of piece. 8 x 6 x 5 cm. 175$
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OKD-477 Prehnite Casts after Laumontite and Apophyllite Jalgaon, India. Mild green prehnite casts to 9 cm most of which have no tops. Clear/ slightly white colored apophyllite cubes to .9 cm on edge. Grouping measures 9 x 9 x 6 cm. 90$
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OKD-480 Scolecite Bombay, India. White ball of well terminated scolecite crystals on laumontite and prehnite. This specimen is in very good condition but it is certainly not one to be touched. It can be handled and inspected easily due to the appropriately sized section of matrix. 6 cm cluster of crystals on 9 x 7 cm matrix of basalt. 145$
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OKD-476 Apophyllite and Stilbite Jalgaon, India. Exceptionally clear and aesthetic grouping of apophyllites with on being 6 cm and the rest much smaller. Minor stilbites to over a cm. Minor basil contact. No damage. Very showy for this price. 75$
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OKD-478 Apophyllite and Stilbite Jalgaon, India. Exceptionally clear and aesthetic grouping of apophyllites appear as two groupings on opposing ends of a stilbite bowtie. One other small stilbite connected to the primary stilbite. 6.5 x 3.5 x 3 cm floater specimen that has magazine cover aesthetics. 165$
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OKD-419 Calcite Twins on Apophyllite Jalgaon, India. This is a big section of a pocket lined with clear/ white apophyllites to 4 cm each. 4.5 cm clear, slightly yellow twinned calcite cluster sits off to one side of the piece. Undulating waves of apophyllite with lots of flash. A heavy specimen measuring 22 x 20 cm that needs to be propped on edge for display. Minor stilbite. Only damage is one cleaved apophyllite. Very nice piece. 365$
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OKD-420 Green Apophyllite on Stilbite Ahmednagar, India. Beautiful green apophyllite spray dominated by one crystal measuring 6 cm is nestled down among stilbites. Bright and aesthetic. 11 x 9 x 9 cm. Sits up nicely on a sawed base. A truly fine green apophyllite with no damage. 380$
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OKD-421 Apophyllite and Stilbite on Chalcedony Stalactite Ahmednagar, India. A very impressive, large, complex stalactite with apophyllites to 2 cm. Around 8 apophyllites are cleanly cleaved. Showy specimen for the money. 125$
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OKD-423 Apophyllite and Stilbite on Chalcedony Stalactite Ahmednagar, India. Amazingly aesthetic piece considering there are at least a dozen cleaved apophyllites among the dozens of crystals present. Displays well on a mount as shown in this photo. 125$
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OKD-422 Jalgaon, India. New material from Tuscon Show, 2006. Big, showy thompsonite balls to 2.5 cm each. Cream colored and intergrown on one surface of this large, 14 x 12 cm plate. Appears to be two generations of growth represented by largerer off white balls and smaller more pure white balls. Impressive for the specimen for the species. A high quality specimen for this find. 325$
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OKD-425 Pentagonite Wagholi Quarry, Poona, India. New material that has made a big splash at the recent shows. This piece has a cluster of acicular crystals which measures 2.1 cm in diameter and rests within a shallow seam on a 8 x 7 x 5 cm sawed down section of basalt matrix. A good, damage free piece. 675$
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OKD-427 Apophyllite and Stilbite on Chalcedony Stalactite Jalgaon, North Maharashtra State, India. An 8.5 cm long stalactite composed of very clear apophyllites and pink stilbites which form a club like end on this piece. This specimen came out 20 to 30 years ago. Highly aesthetic and undervalued at 60$
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OKD-428 Cavansite on Stilbite Walgholi Mine, near Poona, Maharashtra State, India. A large and fine cavansite ball measuring 2.1 cm. Large and attractive on fine white stilbite coated matrix. Tiny white stilbites on one side of the ball may appear as damage in the photograph but this specimen is damage free, even under magnification. A fine example on a 7 x 5 cm section of basalt matrix. Great piece! 225$
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OKD-429 Apophyllite and Stilbite on Calcite Jalgoan, India. A neat specimen which has flashy clear apophyllites and pink stilbites on an elongated, somewhat tabular calcite. 11.5 x 4.5 x 3.5 cm. One apophyllite near base, on back is cleaved otherwise perfect even to the tiniest crystal. Showy. 100$
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OKD-430 Green Apophyllite on Stilbite Poona, India. Here is an old classic which represents the very finest apophyllite to leave India. This is an old specimen with about 25 points of the deepest, gemmy green apophyllite ever to be found protruding off of a light pink stilbite matrix. One missing point is visible under magnification so it’s not perfect, however unless you nose is right against it you will find it to be quite nice. Highly aesthetic and displayable. Apophyllite grouping is approx. 4.5 cm long by 2 cm wide. Entire piece measures 7.5 x 7.5 x 6 cm. It is getting very tough to find these now. 595$
