This is a beautiful piece of stilbite up close. Specimens like these, from the stilbite subgroup, can be found near Mill Creek, Polk County, Oregon. The crystals on this mineral are gorgeous, but I also like the parallel lines surrounding the cavity in this piece.
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Beautiful mineral!
Yes, it's one of my favorites!
So beautiful! Thanks for sharing this.
You're welcome! 😁
Sweet Stilbite! 😀
Thanks, Tom!