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ETYMOLOGY: The name derives from the Greek ἀπό (apo = away from) you φύλλον (phyllos = leaf), referring to the way it exfoliates when heated.
CRYSTAL SYSTEM: Tetragonal.
PRINCIPLE OF FORMATION: Primary.
MINERAL CLASS: Phyllosilicates.
CHEMICAL FORMULA, MINERAL ELEMENTS: KCa4 [F | Si4O10) 2] • 8H2O.
HARDNESS: 4.5 - 5 in the Mohs scale.
FIELDS: Brazil, India, Czech Republic, Australia, Britain, Italy.
MINERALOGY: The apofilita is a hydrated phyllosilicate hydrothermal origin. Due to its high water content, appearance are in cubic crystals or pyramids; They can be transparent or opaque; small crystals to larger clusters.
MYTHOLOGY: There are traditions about its effect. Its German name "Fischaugenstein" fish eye stone is that its fracture surfaces have a pearly shine.
PROPERTIES: The apofilita helps shed fears and thought patterns. With strong domain releases repressed feelings. In the esoteric plane apophyllite creates a conscious connection between the physical and spiritual realms. Mentally apophyllite it has a calming effect. It is an effective stress reducer, which releases mental blocks and negative thought patterns.
CHAKRAS: Crown.
ZODIAC SIGN: Gemini.
USES: Mineral interest level collector for perfection and colorful crystals, meditation.