Location: Nashik (Nasik) District, Maharashtra, India

This specimen not only has Scolecite all over it but also has light green Apophyllite and peach Stilbite. Use the magnification on the first picture to the see some of the nice detail on this piece.

Size: 3.5 x 2.1 x 1.5 inches

Scolecite is a tectosilicate mineral belonging to the Zeolite group and Natrolite Subgroup.  Scolecite is a hydrated calcium silicate and usually occurs as acicular (needle-like) and fibrous aggregations. It is a secondary crystal that often forms in the cavities of basalt.