Stilbite Bowtie

Stilbite is a beautiful zeolite mineral that often forms in bowtie or sheaf-like crystal clusters. These formations are particularly famous from India, especially from the Deccan Traps. The “bowtie” shape is a common and visually stunning formation of stilbite, where the crystals radiate out from a central point, creating a fan-like or bowtie appearance.

The typical colors of stilbite range from white and creamy tones to soft pinks, peaches, and even yellows, with a pearly or vitreous luster. The bowtie formations make these specimens highly prized for their aesthetic beauty and are often displayed as centerpiece minerals in collections.

Indian stilbite is particularly well-known for its size, clarity, and striking formation, often found in association with other minerals like apophyllite, making these specimens even more visually complex and appealing.

Height x Width: 1″x1.5″ Approx