Mineral Species: Apophyllite

Chemical Formula: KCaSi8O20(F,OH).8H2O

Chemical Name: Potassium Calcium Silicate

Mineral Class: Phyllosilcate

Mineral Notes: The name of the mineral means "to leaf apart" in Greek. It was given because crystals tend to peel or flake apart when heated due to the loss of water.

Description: Numerous large, blocky crystals of very clear Apophyllite. Many of the crystals are intergrown. Good clarity and excellent pearly luster.

Location: Raigad, India.