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Apophylite Crystal Cluster - Known as a "High Vibration" Stone Having Powerful Spiritual Mental and Emotional Healing Properties.
Apophylite Crystal Cluster - Known as a "High Vibration" Stone Having Powerful Spiritual Mental and Emotional Healing Properties.
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Apophyllites are known for their distinct crystal structure, which consists of interlocked 4-fold and 8-fold rings of silica tetrahedra, giving them a tetragonal symmetry.
Physical Properties
Color: Apophyllite is most commonly white or colorless, but can also be found in shades of green, blue, yellow, pink, and violet.
Crystal Habit: It typically forms as prismatic, tabular, or pyramidal crystals. It can also be found as massive or granular formations, and often occurs as druzy (a layer of small, sparkling crystals) on other rocks.
Hardness: It has a Mohs hardness of 4.5 to 5, making it relatively soft.
Luster: Its luster is vitreous (glassy) to pearly.
Cleavage: It has a perfect cleavage on the (001) plane, which is why it flakes when heated.
Formation and Occurrence
Apophyllite is a relatively common secondary mineral of hydrothermal origin. It is most often found in cavities and fractures within basaltic volcanic rocks, where it forms as a result of fluids interacting with the rock. It is often found alongside other minerals, particularly zeolites, calcite, and various other silicates. Notable deposits are found in places like India, Italy, and South Africa.
Uses and Significance
While not typically used as an ore, apophyllite is highly valued by mineral collectors for its beautiful and well-formed crystals. In the world of crystal healing and metaphysical practices, apophyllite is considered a "high-vibrational" stone. It is believed to have various properties, including:
Spiritual Connection: It is associated with the crown and third eye chakras and is believed to enhance spiritual and psychic abilities, such as astral travel and lucid dreaming.
Stress and Anxiety Relief: It is said to have a calming effect that can help to diminish stress, anxiety, and negative thought patterns.
Meditation Aid: It is often used in meditation to promote a deeper connection between the physical and spiritual realms.
Apophyllites are known for their distinct crystal structure, which consists of interlocked 4-fold and 8-fold rings of silica tetrahedra, giving them a tetragonal symmetry.
Physical Properties
Color: Apophyllite is most commonly white or colorless, but can also be found in shades of green, blue, yellow, pink, and violet.
Crystal Habit: It typically forms as prismatic, tabular, or pyramidal crystals. It can also be found as massive or granular formations, and often occurs as druzy (a layer of small, sparkling crystals) on other rocks.
Hardness: It has a Mohs hardness of 4.5 to 5, making it relatively soft.
Luster: Its luster is vitreous (glassy) to pearly.
Cleavage: It has a perfect cleavage on the (001) plane, which is why it flakes when heated.
Formation and Occurrence
Apophyllite is a relatively common secondary mineral of hydrothermal origin. It is most often found in cavities and fractures within basaltic volcanic rocks, where it forms as a result of fluids interacting with the rock. It is often found alongside other minerals, particularly zeolites, calcite, and various other silicates. Notable deposits are found in places like India, Italy, and South Africa.
Uses and Significance
While not typically used as an ore, apophyllite is highly valued by mineral collectors for its beautiful and well-formed crystals. In the world of crystal healing and metaphysical practices, apophyllite is considered a "high-vibrational" stone. It is believed to have various properties, including:
Spiritual Connection: It is associated with the crown and third eye chakras and is believed to enhance spiritual and psychic abilities, such as astral travel and lucid dreaming.
Stress and Anxiety Relief: It is said to have a calming effect that can help to diminish stress, anxiety, and negative thought patterns.
Meditation Aid: It is often used in meditation to promote a deeper connection between the physical and spiritual realms.
