Epistilbite

Formula: CaAl₂Si₆O₁₆·5H₂O
Mineral class: silicates
Crystal system: monoclinic
Mohs scale: 4
Density (g/cm³): 2.22 - 2.28
Refractive index: 1.485 - 1.519
Cleavage: very good
Colors: colorless, white, yellowish, pink
Transparency: transparent - translucent
Luster: vitreous
Fluorescence: -
Pleochroism: -
Largest crystal: 3 cm?
Deposits: worldwide
Discovery: 1826
1st Description: 1826 (Gustav Rose)
Name: a combination of the Greek word "epi" (near), and Stilbite (similar Mineral)

Epistilbite Mineral

Size: 10.5 x 5.8 x 4.6 cm

Origin: Jalgaon / Maharashtra / India

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Epistilbite

Size: 0.4 cm
Weight: 0.12 ct
Origin: India

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Epistilbite Mineral on Quartz

Size: 4.7 x 3.2 x 1.7 cm

Origin: Nasik District / Maharashtra / India

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