{"product_id":"very-large-natural-apophyllite-crystal-cluster-22466","title":"Very Large Natural Apophyllite Crystal Cluster 34cm","description":"\u003ch2\u003eLarge Natural Apophyllite Crystals For Sale\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis gorgeous free standing \u003cb\u003eExceptionally\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eLarge Natural Apophyllite Crystal Cluster\u003c\/strong\u003e measuring 34cm wide displays a \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003estunning \u003cstrong\u003ecluster of natural crystals \u003c\/strong\u003ewhich glistens and glimmers with mesmerising, sparkling \u003cstrong\u003eApophyllite Crystals \u003c\/strong\u003ein a range of clear and white hues. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThis\u003cstrong\u003e Large Raw Apophyllite Crystal\u003c\/strong\u003e is a stunning example of the beauty of \u003cstrong\u003enatural rough crystals\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere Does Apophyllite 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