Description
Natural Zeolite Mineral
- Zeolite
- Cretaceous Age
- This beautiful specimen measures 3.95″ wide
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WHERE ARE THEY FOUND?
These Zeolites come from an area of Maharashtra, India called the Deccan Traps. In this case Duncan Traps are a massive area of ancient lava that flows over 6,500 feet thick over 200,000 square miles.
WHAT ARE ZEOLITES?
Zeolite minerals in India are found in amygdaloidal vesicles (called cavities or pockets) in the Deccan lava flows. As a result, Zeolites are secondary minerals made up of hydrated aluminum silicate molecules that readily join with cations such as calcium, sodium, or potassium.
In the case of the Deccan Traps, they formed 60 to 70 million years ago, during the late Cretaceous period. They were formed by volcanic eruptions, which may have lasted only 30,000 years.
Healing properties – Zeolites are mostly used for the detoxification of bodies. As well as it is believed to have healing properties for both physical and metaphysical state of body and mind. Equally it helps you eliminate toxins from the body and makes it pure and fresh. It also helps to eliminate negative energy from the mind of a person or a place.
