Stilbite forms in the cavities of large basalt lava flows.

How to identify it
Unique Characteristics or Properties
A cream colored tabular (top part larger than bottom) crystal that commonly is twined (two crystals growing together as a pair), and when it does, it looks like a bow-tie/sheaf of wheat with the two ends larger than the middle.

Where to find it
The Northwest: Found extensively in Oregon, in Fall Creek, Foster, Ochoco Mountain, and Coffin Butte to name a few.
Other: Germany, Mexico, Brazil, Russia, Scotland, India, Canada, and many more places.

Past Uses
It has been used in petroleum refining

How it was Made
Stilbite forms in the cavities of large basalt lava flows.

Interesting Facts
When Stilbite is heated it gives off water because of its’ high H2O content.

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