Apophyllite, a superb natural specimen measuring 155 x 125 x 70 mm - 725 grams. Magnificent piece of mineralogy from Brazil!

Name: Apophyllite, a superb natural specimen measuring 155 x 125 x 70 mm - 725 grams. Magnificent piece of mineralogy from Brazil!
Brand: Gem & Zen
Price: 187.70 EUR
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🪨 Mineral Type: Apophyllite with Pink Tourmaline inclusions

🌍 ⛏️ Origin: Brazil

📐 Dimensions: 155 millimeters long x 125 wide x 70 high

⚖️ Weight : 725 grams
✨ Finish: natural
📜 Certificate: Gem and Zen
🎁 Ideal for giving as a gift or treating yourself!

📋 Mineralogical sheet:

Property	Details
Name	Apophyllite
Family	Phyllosilicate group
Composition	Hydrated potassium calcium fluorosilicate – KCa₄Si₈O₂₀(F,OH)·8H₂O
Color	Colorless, white, pale green, pink, sometimes yellowish
Hardness (Mohs)	4.5 – 5
Density	2.3 – 2.4 g/cm³
Crystal system	Tetragonal
Glow	Pearly to vitreous
Transparency	Transparent to translucent
Origin / Deposits	India (Poona, Maharashtra, very famous), Brazil, Canada, Iceland, Germany
Training	Crystallizes in the cavities of basalts and volcanic lavas
Special feature	Well-formed crystals in shiny pyramids or cubes, often associated with stilbite
Virtues / Lithotherapy	- Stone of serenity and clairvoyance ✨ - Promotes intuition and meditation - Soothes anxiety and purifies the mind
Purification	Quick clear water, gentle fumigation
Recharging	Moonlight, quartz clusters
Use	Mineralogical collection, meditation, decoration
Value	Varies depending on transparency, crystal size and purity
Short story / Anecdote	Its name comes from the Greek apo (far) and phyllon (leaf), because it "sheds" easily when heated. Highly sought after in Indian collections.