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Apophyllite specimen questions
« on: March 09, 2020, 12:43:18 AM »

Hey guys a newbie to the mineral world. I saw this apophyllite specimen. Its 9.5kgs, i believe from india.
Any ideas on suggested purchase price/ value in usd would be appreciated....
Whats good about this specimen and what is not so good?
What should I be looking for in particular from this mineral as a specimen?
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Re: Apophyllite specimen questions
« Reply #1 on: March 09, 2020, 09:03:38 AM »

Wow! No idea on value, but that’s a cool display piece for sure.
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Re: Apophyllite specimen questions
« Reply #2 on: March 09, 2020, 11:04:17 AM »

Large, well-shaped crystals, on it. Don't know the value but I saw a good cluster of green apophyllite less than 3" across for $90 at a show a couple of years ago. Wish I could have bought it.
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Re: Apophyllite specimen questions
« Reply #3 on: March 18, 2020, 06:35:08 AM »

Well this one specimen sold for $700usd and they wanted 300 for another broken off this for 1/10th the size. I dont quite understand the pricings on this ...lol
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