Collection: Astrophyllite

Astrophyllite is a rare and fascinating mineral, known as much for its beauty as for its metaphysical properties (in esoteric beliefs). Here is a complete overview of this mineral:

🌌 General Presentation

• Name : Astrophyllite (from the Greek "astron" = star and "phyllon" = leaf, meaning "starry leaf")

• Chemical formula : (K,Na)₃(Fe²⁺,Mn)₇Ti₂Si₈O₂₄(O,OH)₇

• Crystal system : Triclinic

• Color : Golden bronze, coppery brown, sometimes with iridescent or metallic reflections

• Hardness (Mohs scale) : 3 to 4

• Luster : Metallic to pearly

🔍 Physical Characteristics

• Astrophyllite often appears as radiating needles that give a star-like appearance, hence its name.

• It is fragile, scratches easily and is rarely used in jewelry outside of cabochons or collector's pieces.

• It is usually found in alkaline pegmatites , a type of igneous rock rich in rare minerals.

🌍 Deposits

It is uncommon, but it is found in certain specific places:

• Norway (historical deposit)

• Russia (Kola region)

• Greenland

• Canada

• UNITED STATES

🧘 Esoteric properties (lithotherapy)

Astrophyllite is sometimes called the "stone of introspection" or "stone of inner truth" . It is attributed the following virtues:

• Facilitates awareness and spiritual awakening .

• Helps to see hidden aspects of oneself , including untapped talents.

• Encourages you to free yourself from the past , to cut toxic or obsolete ties.

• Promotes connection with cosmic energies and spirit guides.

💎 Use

• Mineral Collections : Highly prized by collectors due to its rarity and unique appearance.

• Meditation : Used as a stone of centering and spiritual opening.

• Jewelry : Rarely set into jewelry due to its fragility, but it can be polished for pendants or cabochons.