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Mineral Specimens with Goosecreekite
- 14 specimens selected
Nestled in a basaltic vug is a sparkly crystal druse of colorless quartz ,upon which was deposited some incredibly bright and sparkly crystal clusters of the rare species Goosecreekite . Atop the Goosecreekite sits two pearlescent, translucent crystals of heulandite, the largest of which measures 4 cm across and is also doubly terminated.
9.9 x 6.7 x 4.0 cm. Goosecreekite is an ULTRA-RARE zeolite and this very showy Nasik combination specimen has a nice cluster of discrete, snow-white goosecreekite crystals on sparkly quartz-covered basalt matrix. The 3.3 cm radiating spray of lustrous, tan stilbite blades is a beautiful accent. Ex. George Feist Collection # 1256.
7.9 x 6.4 x 5.8 cm. Goosecreekite is a very rare zeolite and this fine specimen has two huge ball-like clusters of snow-white goosecreekite crystals on sparkly drusy quartz. The long cluster at 5.1 cm is a beautiful accent. Ex. George Feist Collection # 2311.
10.4 x 8 x 5.5 cm. An outstanding, LARGE cluster of beautiful white Goosecreekite crystals that comprise a cluster that is an amazing 6 cm across. This is a highly significant rarity and size for the species. The luster is excellent, and the uniformity of the snow-white crystals adds even more to the aesthetics. A true killer. Ex. Charlie Key.
8.5 x 6.7 x 4.1 cm. Goosecreekite is a rare zeolite group species, worldwide and also from the Deccan Traps of India. This is a superb, large, 5.8 cm across, spherical aggregate of wedge-shaped crystals with milky white color and a silky lustre. The huge goosecreekite shares the vug with glassy and gemmy, colorless aphophyllite crystals, a rare and unusual combination. Ex. George Elling Collection.
A solid plate of sparkling translucent crystals. BETTER IN PERSON as these are hard to photograph. Even from all the tonnage found in India''s basalt traps, there have been relatively few goosecreekites in the past and this is of high calibre! (new find) 6 x 4.5 x 4 cm
13.1 x 8.5 x 8.1 cm. Nestled in a basaltic vug is a sparkly crystal druse of colorless quartz, upon which was deposited some incredibly bright and sparkly crystal clusters of the rare species Goosecreekite. Atop the Goosecreekite sits two pearlescent, translucent crystals of heulandite, the largest of which measures 4 cm across and is also doubly terminated.
12 x 10.2 x 7.2 cm. This is a significant specimen for the species, for the quite obvious reason that it has unusually large and well-developed crystals isolated on contrasting matrix.
3.3 x 2.6 x 1.2 cm. A superb goosecreekite miniature. Goosecreekite is a rare zeolite group species, worldwide and also from the Deccan Traps of India. An upright, thick, pearlescent goosecreekite blade is beautifully enveloped by a curved and branching quartz crystal stalactite. This is a very large goosecreekite crystal. This is a wonderful specimen of this rare species, probably from the Jalgaon or Nasik Districts of India. Ex. Carl Davis Collection.
10.0 x 5.4 x 5.2 cm. Goosecreekite is a very rare zeolite group species, worldwide and also from the Deccan Traps of India. This is a fine cabinet goosecreekite specimen from Nasik and the George Feist Collection. The translucent, wedge-shaped, milky-white crystals have silky lustre and form three, intergrown, spherical aggregates. The balls rest on a thin basalt crust covered with quartz crystals.
5.8 x 5.6 x 2.6 cm. A superbly formed bowtie spray of the rare zeolite Goosecreekite. Most often you see well-formed Goosecreekite in radial aggregates, which are quite attractive and desireable. I have never seen the equivalent to this superb 1-inch spray, just set out on contrasting matrix so sharply. The crystals, which have a lovely and very uniform white color, also have a good luster which makes it sparkle like sugar as you move it in the light. It sits on a drusy Quartz matrix, along with numerous gemmy Apophyllites. Ex. Charlie Key Collection.
5.0 x 3.3 x 2.3 cm. Goosecreekite is a very rare zeolite and this fine specimen has a 3.7 cm bowtie-like cluster of snow-white goosecreekite crystals on sparkly drusy quartz.
A 5 cm bowtie of white, lustrous goosecreekite sits perched on tan, lustrous, stilbite crystals, which reach .5 cm across. The dramatic perch of the goosecreekite makes this a superb display piece. This specimen displays itself beautifully without any assistance on a sawn bottom . 8.2 x 5.6 x 2 cm
This is a significant specimen for the species, for the quite obvious reason that it has unusually large and well-developed crystals ISOLATED on contrasting matrix. I think the pic speaks for itself but I will add that it is BETTER in person (more lustrous and starkly 3-dimensional!)
- 14 specimens selected
Rob Lavinsky, rob@irocks.com
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