4.93lb Apophyllite and Stilbite Crystal Stalactite Daylight fluorescent Virgin Valley

Virgin Valley

Weight: 55g

Weight: 119g

You may have seen many apatite crystals coming out of this locality in Mexico

This piece is pictured under a long wave UV flashlight (bright green glow) as well as in indoor/home lighting

4.93lb Apophyllite and Stilbite Crystal Stalactite Daylight fluorescent Virgin ValleyWhen I first saw this specimen, I was amazed by the size and overall presence of this spectacular piece. This stalactite is mainly composed of the white clear apophyllite and accented with the beautiful peachy colored stilbite that grew along with it. Many of these specimen will grow within large geodes and sometimes it is difficult for the miners to get these stalactites out in one piece. I believe that was the case with this particular specimen and