Astrophyllite

Meaning of Astrophyllite

Interesting Gem to meditate with, separates one from a material bond and allows you to grow a perspective beyond where you are, to encompass a mirrored and alternate perspective. This facilitates ease from current restrictions and ability move beyond, through understanding and shedding. Take the journey

Colours - Golden brown to yellow

Heavy, soft and fragile, astrophyllite typically forms as bladed, radiating stellate aggregates. It is this crystal habit that gives astrophyllite its name, from the Greek words astron meaning "star" and phyllon meaning "leaf".

Mineral information for Astrophyllite

Astrophyllite is a complex mineral that belongs to the group of potassium, sodium, iron, titanium, and manganese silicates. Its chemical formula is (K,Na)3(Fe,Mn)7Ti2Si8O24(O,OH)7. Astrophyllite is found in a limited number of locations worldwide, including Russia, Norway, Greenland, Canada, and the United States