About Apophyllite
A group of phyllosilicate minerals, typically forming colorless, white, or green pseudo-cubic or pyramidal crystals with a pearly luster on one face. It's a high-vibration stone linking to angelic realms, aiding meditation, and clearing negativity.
Primary Hues
Colorless, White, Green, Pink, Yellow, Brownish, often forms pyramidal crystals
Geological & Scientific Details
Apophyllite is classified as a phyllosilicate mineral which typically crystallizes in the tetragonal system. Its chemical formula is (K,Na)Ca4Si8O20(F,OH)·8H2O. Common crystal habits include prismatic, tabular, massive.
Key Geological Properties:
- Mineral Category: Phyllosilicate
- Chemical Formula: (K,Na)Ca4Si8O20(F,OH)·8H2O
- IMA Symbol: Apo[1]
- Crystal System: Tetragonal
- Predominant Geological Color: Usually white, colorless; also blue, green, brown, yellow, pink, violet
- Crystal Habit: Prismatic, tabular, massive
- Cleavage: Perfect on (001)
- Luster: Vitreous; pearly
- Streak: White
- Diaphaneity: Transparent to translucent