Apophyllite

✨The English name for Apophyllite derives from the Greek word "apophyllízo," meaning "to peel off," due to this type of mineral's tendency to shed layers when heated, causing dehydration. Additionally, Apophyllite can be eroded through simple friction or treatment with acid. Because of this characteristic, Apophyllite is rarely used in jewelry and is mostly placed in spaces to adjust energy.

🔮Apophyllite is typically found as a secondary mineral in the vesicles or pores of basalt or other volcanic rocks. It belongs to the tetragonal crystal system, distinguishing it notably from white quartz. Pure Apophyllite is rare as its raw form often occurs in association with other minerals like prehnite, calcite, and zeolite, forming symbiotic crystals.

🔮Based on its fluorine and hydroxyl content, Apophyllite can be divided into two subspecies: Fluorapophyllite and Hydroxyapophyllite. Fluorapophyllite is more common, with the Indian variety being particularly renowned. Indian Apophyllite is favored by collectors worldwide for its vibrant colors and excellent quality, with reported crystals reaching up to 20cm as a single piece. Common colors include: colorless, yellow, green, purple, and pink.