Scolecite With Calcite (#1089) heulandite crystal specimen Maharashtra uncommon for the species

uncommon for the species

adding a touch of magic to any space

kind of like mini crystalized stalactites

with mining activity dating back thousands of years

Scolecite With Calcite (#1089) heulandite crystal specimen Maharashtra uncommon for the speciesApproximate Size: 2 inches Scolecite with Calcite Location; Nashik Maharashtra, India Scolecite forms as a secondary mineral through a process called hydrothermal alteration, primarily within the cavities of volcanic rocks like basalt, were silica rich solutions percolate and deposit crystals of scolecite as they cool and evaporate, often forming needle like structures within the rock's vesicles(gas bubbles) left behind during cooling; it is often