Rare Yellow Stilbite Bowtie with Epidote Mali 146g

Sometimes the word "rare" gets tossed around too frequently to describe the availability of a mineral or occurrence. However, this one truly is rare; a bowtie formation from Mali! This is fascinating yellow Stilbite in a scarce bowtie form and a cluster that presents as a "cauliflower" ball form. Epidote is evident throughout the piece.  Bowtie formation Stilbite is more frequently found in India, however not often in Mali.  87 grams; 2.71" x 1.76" x 1.62" or 68.9mm x 44.8mm x 41.1mm Source / location:  Songounikoura, Diakon, Arrondissement of Diakon, Bafoulabe' Cercle, Kayes Region, Mali. Looking to complete a Stilbite "type" collection? This is an interesting, less common association of yellow Stilbite with Epidote from Mali, a departure from the more prolific Prehnite and Epidote combination seen more frequently from India.  As evident from this specimen, the Stilbite from this location, though having a fanning structure with soft pearly matte luster, exhibits in beautiful ball-lik