An exceptional green apophyllite from the historic Pashan Quarry, one of India's most celebrated and now long closed mineral localities. Renowned for producing some of the finest green apophyllite ever discovered, Pashan specimens have become enduring classics, admired for their remarkable color, crystal quality, and increasing rarity. More than four decades after their discovery, they continue to represent the benchmark by which fine green apophyllite is judged.
Displaying a vivid emerald green coloration with exceptional luster, the apophyllite crystals rise elegantly from a contrasting mordenite matrix, creating a composition of extraordinary balance and refinement. The arrangement of the crystals is particularly noteworthy, with a beautifully aligned row of prominent crystals along the upper right naturally forming a graceful crown like silhouette. This striking architectural placement introduces rhythm and movement to the specimen, while enhancing the visual contrast between the luminous apophyllite and the delicate white matrix. Every element appears perfectly positioned, resulting in a composition that feels remarkably intentional as though nature itself had curated the display.
The specimen's aesthetic harmony extends well beyond the quality of the individual crystals. It is the relationship between crystal size, spacing, orientation, and matrix that elevates the piece into the realm of natural sculpture. From every angle, new perspectives emerge, rewarding careful observation and underscoring the specimen's exceptional visual character.
With the closure of the Pashan Quarry following the rapid expansion of Pune during the late 1980s, there is no opportunity to acquire fine specimens from this legendary locality anymore. Well preserved examples displaying exceptional color, balanced crystal placement, and strong aesthetic composition are now highly sought after by advanced collectors and are seldom encountered on the market.
Representing the convergence of historical provenance, outstanding mineralogy, and timeless natural artistry, this remarkable specimen stands as a classic expression of one of the world's most important apophyllite localities an acquisition worthy of the finest mineral collections.
10 x 7 x 4 cm
Location: Pashan Quarry, Pune, Maharashtra, India