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Origin
Apophyllite is a water-containing sheet silicate, and the name refers to a specific group of phyllosilicates.
The group name originally referred to a single mineral; however, in 1978, it was changed to represent a class of minerals that contain a similar chemical formation.
Apophyllite is a secondary mineral found in vesicles in basalt or other volcanic rocks. They are found globally in mineral areas such as Jalgaon, India; the Harz Mountains of Germany, Mont Saint-Hilaire in Canada, and Kongsberg, Norway, with other locations in Scotland, Ireland, Brazil, Japan, and throughout the United States.
All crystals belong to a different group according to the basis of the relationships of their axes. There are seven systems and 32 classes of symmetry. Apophyllite crystals belong to the Tetragonal system.
History
Derived from Greek, the name Apophyllite refers to the term ‘flaking’, which connects with the class’s habit of flaking apart in the heat due to water loss.
Apophyllites are popular with gem collectors because they are abundant, well-defined, and produced in a variety of colours.
Specification
Apophyllites are naturally forming pyramidal structures that, when tumbled, can form natural pyramids. They have the beautiful ability to refract light in deep rainbow colours.
Varieties
The main varieties of Apophyllite include
Fluorapophyllite
Hydroxy Apophyllite
Esoteric Attributes
Crystals, by their very nature, can receive and focus energy in different ways. Their molecular structure enables them to amplify and convert energy, and hence, crystals have been used for centuries to aid healing and transmute energy in the metaphysical and physical worlds.
Because each crystal family has different formational backgrounds, each also has different vibrational frequencies that can be harnesed and used for specific purposes. Each therefore have specific qualities that can be used to help a person heal on the many different levels of their being.
The following is a list of healing attributes associated with Apophyllite crystals.
Mental: Apophyllite crystals offer respite after moments of momentous exertion.
Emotional: Apophyllite crystals help release oppressed emotions. They relieve fear, pressure, and hemmed-in feelings that can sometimes be repressed.
Physical: Apophyllite crystals are strong in the relief of the respiratory tract along with asthma and allergies. It also aids in skin problems and any issues with nerves.
Crystal Chart
Crystal: Apophyllite
Mineralogy: Hydrated Potassium Calcium Sodium Silicate Flouride Hydroxide
Geometric form: Tetragonal
Formation: Secondary
Family: Silicates
Birthstone: Linked to Zodiac Signs of Gemini and Libra.
Appearance: Prismatic, tabular with uneven fracture. Vitreous; pearly
Aura: Apophyllite crystals help to open a conscious connection between the spiritual and physical worlds. Their high vibrations aid clear sight and develop intuition and future sightings.
Colour: Usually white or colourless but can also be blue, green, brown, yellow, pink and violet.
Chakra: Apophyllite acts with the Third Eye and Crown chakras and aids reception to spiritual energy.
References and resources
Michael Gienger, Healing Crystals, Earthdancer Books, 2009
The Columbia Encyclopedia, Crystal, 6th ed. 2014
World of Earth Science, Quartz, 2003
Encyclopedia of Occultism and Parapsychology, Crystal Healing, 2001
http://gemstone-dictionary.com/birthstones-by-month.php
New Oxford American Dictionary
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