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A highly dimensional Multi-Point Scolecite Cluster from Jalgaon, Maharashtra, India, featuring numerous white prismatic crystals and radiating sprays preserved within an elongated basalt cavity. The volcanic host has been display cut to expose the interior while creating a broad, stable profile. The primary cavity contains several distinct scolecite formations rather than a single consolidated spray. Crystals emerge from multiple attachment points across the upper, central, and lower surfaces, producing an intricate network of intersecting needles, elongated prisms, and open radiating fans. At the center is the specimen’s strongest focal point: a substantial scolecite spray projecting diagonally across the cavity. Numerous crystals extend from a concentrated base and gradually separate into individual white points. Their layered arrangement creates a broad, fan-shaped profile with excellent depth. Above this central group, additional scolecite crystals descend from the upper basalt wall. These include slender individual needles, partially developed sprays, and crossing prisms that form a delicate canopy over the deeper mineralization. The lower cavity contains another dense concentration of scolecite. Fine needles rise from the base and spread in several directions, while longer crystals pass horizontally through the formation. Natural spaces between the points provide clear views into protected interior recesses. A separate crystal-filled pocket remains visible along one end of the basalt host. Its scolecite grows inward from the cavity walls, offering an additional geological window and showing that the mineralization continues beyond the main display opening. The individual crystals range from extremely fine needles to thicker prismatic forms. Their coloration varies from bright white and ivory to softly translucent gray. Select points catch the light along their straight faces, producing delicate glassy reflections. The surrounding cavity includes pale microcrystalline material, gray mineralized areas, and localized green-gray zones along the basalt contact. These subtle variations help define the boundaries between the scolecite, secondary mineral lining, and volcanic host. The exterior presents a dramatic contrast. Broad olive-gray and brown basalt surfaces surround the brilliant white interior, while fine parallel preparation lines remain visible across the cut host. The specimen’s curved reverse preserves the original mass and shape of the basalt cavity. Measuring approximately 4 × 2 × 3 inches and weighing 0.70 pounds, this specimen combines extensive scolecite coverage, multiple recognizable crystal points, excellent interior depth, strong basalt contrast, and a stable display-cut presentation. “Multi-point” is used descriptively for the numerous clearly visible scolecite prisms and radiating groups distributed throughout the cavity. It does not represent a separate mineral variety or imply quartz-style terminations. Specifications Primary mineral: Scolecite Host material: Basalt Formation: Multiple prismatic crystals and radiating scolecite sprays within an elongated volcanic cavity Locality: Jalgaon, Maharashtra, India Weight: 0.70 lbs, approximately 318 grams Dimensions: Approximately 4 × 2 × 3 inches Color: White, ivory, pale cream, translucent gray, olive-gray, charcoal, tan, and brown Primary formation: Large central radiating spray with numerous separated crystal points Upper formation: Descending needles and intersecting prisms beneath the basalt wall Lower formation: Dense field of fine scolecite crystals with longer crossing points Secondary pocket: Additional crystal-filled opening along the end of the basalt host Crystal habit: Slender prismatic-to-acicular crystals arranged individually and in radiating sprays Cavity architecture: Deep elongated opening with natural passages between crystal groups Host contact: Pale mineral lining with localized gray and green-gray areas Luster: Silky-to-vitreous with glassy reflections across select crystal faces Transparency: Translucent-to-opaque, with semitransparent sections along thinner crystals Chemical formula: CaAl₂Si₃O₁₀·3H₂O Mineral group: Zeolite group Crystal system: Monoclinic Mohs hardness: Approximately 5–5.5 Exterior: Broadly cut basalt with visible preparation texture Reverse: Curved volcanic host preserving the original cavity profile Base: Display cut for stable freestanding presentation Display size: Small cabinet specimen Condition: Natural geological specimen with inherent crystal contacts, incomplete crystals, shortened or broken points, internal fractures, inclusions, surface deposits, color variation, irregular edges, and preparation marks associated with cutting Exact specimen shown About Multi-Point Scolecite Scolecite is a calcium-aluminum silicate belonging to the zeolite group. It commonly crystallizes as slender white prisms, fine needles, radiating sprays, fibrous clusters, and rounded aggregates. The term multi-point describes this specimen’s unusually complex arrangement of separate scolecite crystals and radiating groups. Rather than forming one dense spherical spray, the crystals emerge from several surfaces and remain sufficiently separated to create many individually visible points. Some formations consist of tightly grouped crystals that widen into fan-shaped sprays. Others develop as isolated needles or elongated prisms crossing through the cavity. This mixture of habits gives the specimen a much more architectural appearance than a uniform fibrous coating. Scolecite crystals may appear sharply defined along their sides but commonly display delicate, incomplete, contacted, or shortened ends. In a crowded cavity, growing crystals frequently intersect neighboring formations before complete terminations can develop. About the Jalgaon Basalt Formation Jalgaon lies within Maharashtra’s Deccan volcanic province, where repeated lava flows created enormous layers of basalt. Gas trapped within the cooling lava produced vesicles and larger cavities inside the solidifying rock. Mineral-rich fluids later traveled through fractures and entered these open spaces. Successive stages of deposition produced zeolites, chalcedony, quartz, calcite, apophyllite-group minerals, and other secondary mineral associations. On this specimen, scolecite developed inward from several surfaces of the same elongated basalt cavity. Separate crystal groups expanded toward one another, creating the layered sprays and crossing points visible within the exposed interior. The contrast between the dark volcanic host and pale scolecite makes the geological sequence especially easy to see. The basalt represents the earlier volcanic structure, while the crystal-filled cavity records later mineral deposition. “Display cut” describes the specimen’s preparation. Portions of the basalt exterior were cut to expose the scolecite-bearing cavity and create a stable presentation. Visible saw texture and preparation marks across the host are expected features of this display style. Scolecite’s slender crystals can be damaged by impact or side pressure. Handle the specimen only by the solid basalt exterior, avoid touching the crystal points, and clean it with a gentle air blower or exceptionally soft, dry brush. Collector Notes This specimen features: Natural scolecite in basalt from Jalgaon, India Multiple distinct crystal points and sprays Large central radiating formation Upper descending crystal group Dense lower needle formation Additional mineralized side pocket Numerous individually visible scolecite prisms Fine acicular crystal growth Thicker elongated points Multidirectional crystal architecture Natural openings between formations Protected interior recesses White, ivory, and translucent coloration Silky-to-glassy reflections Strong contrast against olive-gray basalt Visible basalt-to-mineral boundary Broad display-cut exterior Curved natural cavity profile Stable freestanding presentation Compact 0.70-pound cabinet size Approximately 4-inch width Attractive interior, side, and exterior views Exact specimen pictured An excellent choice for collectors of scolecite, Indian zeolites, Jalgaon minerals, Maharashtra specimens, radiating crystal sprays, needle minerals, multi-point formations, basalt-cavity minerals, and display-cut geological specimens. 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