Hydroxyapophyllite Pyrite with banding distinct in both

with banding distinct in both the UV and daylight fluorescence images

there is an interesting formation of small needles made of round forms growing from the botryoidal hyalite

B  3 inches

Calcite has perfect cleavage so it is common to have a point or two that has cleaved off

The rough material is already quite beautiful

Hydroxyapophyllite Pyrite with banding distinct in bothLocale: N'Chwaning II Mine, South Africa Approx dimensions: 2. 25 x 1 x . 75" Approx weight: 30g This specimen features hydroxyapophyllite crystals with lizardite and calcite on matrix. Properly called "hydroxyapophyllite (K)," hydroxyapophyllite is a variety of apophyllite that is typically colorless. It more frequently grows cubic crystals, but these specimens from the renowned N'Chwaning Mines region form tabular square crystals similar to