Metaphysical Properties of Apophyllite

• Element: Wind, Earth*
• Birthstone: Gemini, Libra, Pisces
• Chakras: Third Eye (6th), Crown (7th), Heart* (4th) Chakras
* = Green Apophyllite

Apophyllite can be found in a whole range of colors. Both clear and green Apophyllites are related to the Wind element, resulting in the stimulation of the Third-Eye and Crown Chakras and activation of the higher mind and psychic abilities. It is particularly helpful in dissipating blockages in the crown chakra, which allows one to connect with the spiritual source and to expand consciousness. Apophyllite works to bridge the spiritual realm with the physical realm by elevating one's vibration while maintaining a connection with the Earth's energies. Apophyllite acts as windows to other worlds and are fantastic in clearing distracting thoughts and ego-based interpretations of events, allowing the brain to resonate with higher spiritual thought forms.

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History of Apophyllite

Apophyllite is a relatively new discovery when it was given its name in the year 1800 from the Greek words apo meaning "away from" andphylliso meaning "to leaf" because of its tendency of flaking or peeling apart when water molecules within the crystal are lost due to heat.

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Apophyllite Chemical Composition

• Crystal System: Tetragonal
• Composition: Hydrated Potassium Calcium Silicate

What is Apophyllite? Apophyllite is not technically a mineral, but named for a group of similar minerals. The Apophyllite group is layered with alternating silicate sheets and the potassium, sodium, calcium, fluorine and water layers. But unlike other phyllosilicates, the Apophyllite Group silicate sheets are composed of inter connected four and eight member rings. This is what gives these minerals their typical tetragonal or pseudo-tetragonal symmetry. Only Apophyllite Group members have this unique inter connected four and eight member ring structure. It is most commonly found in the colorless, white or gray color. Apophyllite specimens are found in ancient lava and basalt flows and are usually associated with zeolites. The crystals grow in cavities, called amygdules or vesicles, that were formed by air bubbles when the rock was molten. Apophyllite is also found in the voids in the contact metamorphic zone limestones that surround intrusive rocks. Majority of Apophyllite specimens come from India, Italy, Germany, Canada, Iceland, Greenland Brazil.