
Super Grade Apophyllite on Blue Chalcedony Stalactite Formations (RARE)
Materials: Apophyllite, Chalcedony, Zeolite Size: 5" x 3" Location: From a darling small family in the Sawda mines of Jalgaon, Maharashtra - India A sight to behold, Chalcedony stalactites are formations created when chalcedony, a form of quartz, is dissolved by water. Over time, the water evaporates, leaving a stalactite formation made of chalcedony. These formations can vary in size and shape and can be found in caves and other areas with high humidity Apophyllite is a gorgeous, white, translucent crystal with a stunning prismatic surface. And as any crystal this beautiful, it has interesting literal and spiritual meanings. So what are they? Apophyllite’s literal meaning comes from the Greek words apo, meaning “off” and phyllon, meaning “leaf.” It roughly means “to leaf apart.” This refers to the crystal’s tendency to become flaky and crumble when raised to high temperatures due to dehydration. Apophyllite’s spiritual meanings: Embodiment of the power of the self-less helper R