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Gyrolite with Apophyllite Mineral Specimen

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This piece is simply amazing.  It has clear gemmy apophyllite crystals and little “snow ball” shaped gyrolite throughout with some stilbite is also in it.   This piece will definitely make a great addition to any mineral collection.  It stands on its own and will make a great display item.

Angelic Aphophyllite, opens the realms of higher consciousness. The most common clear or “colorless” crystals are mirror-like reflecting light through out a room.  There is a range of colors form clear , to green to peach.

Gyrolite, pronounced JYE-row-lite, was recognized as a mineral species in 1851 after study of specimens from its type locality on the Isle of Skye, Scotland.  Its name stems from the Greek gyros, meaning “circle” and alluding to its typical occurrence in spherical masses.

Metaphysical practitioners believe that gyrolite cleanses, activates, and increases the healing powers of other crystals.

 

Size: 2.5″ x 5″

Locality:  Maharashtra, India

 

SKU: GYR4. Tags: .

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Gyrolite with Apophyllite Mineral Specimen

APOPHYLLITE-(KF)

HISTORY, NAME, LOCALITIES: The apophyllite mineral group was recognized in the early 1800s and first thought to be a single mineral.  Its name stems from the Greek apo, meaning “detached” or “off,” and phyllon, or “leaf,” and translates roughly as “to leaf apart,” a reference to its tendency to separate along cleavage planes into thin sheets when heated.  Its name was later changed to “fluorapophyllite” and to its current name to indicate that it is the potassium-fluorine-rich member of the apophyllite group.  Collecting localities are located in India, Germany, Brazil, Japan, Mexico, and the United States (New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Arizona).

 

MINERALOGY, PROPERTIES, OCCURRENCE: Apophyllite-(KF) [basic hydrous potassium calcium fluorosilicate, KCa4Si8O20(F,OH)·8H2O] pronounced ah-PAH-fill-ite (kay-eff), is a member of both the apophyllite group and the phyllosilicate subclass of the silicate minerals.  It has a Mohs hardness of 4.5-5.0, perfect cleavage in one direction, and a specific gravity of 2.3-2.4.  It crystallizes in the tetragonal system as well-formed cube-like or tabular crystals with either flat or pyramidal terminations.  It is transparent to translucent and colors range from colorless and white to pale green, yellow, and pink.  Apophyllite is a secondary mineral that forms in the vesicular cavities of basaltic rocks in association with zeolite minerals.

 

METAPHYSICAL PROPERITES, LORE, USES: According to modern metaphysical beliefs, apophyllite-(KF) helps to reduce fears and feelings of apprehension and aid in establishing control of emotions and situations.  Apophyllite has no technological uses.

 

COLLECTORS’ INFORMATION: Apophyllite is collected for its bright luster, well-developed crystals, and range of attractive, pastel colors.

 

GYROLITE

 

HISTORY, NAME, LOCALITIES: Gyrolite, pronounced JYE-row-lite, was recognized as a mineral species in 1851 after study of specimens from its type locality on the Isle of Skye, Scotland.  Its name stems from the Greek gyros, meaning “circle” and alluding to its typical occurrence in spherical masses.  It is collected in Australia, Canada, China, the Czech Republic, Denmark, France, Germany, Greenland, Iceland, India, Italy, Japan, Norway, Russia, the United Kingdom, and the United States (Arizona, California, New Jersey, Idaho, Oregon, Virginia, Wyoming).

 

MINERALOGY, PROPERTIES, OCCURRENCE: Gyrolite [basic hydrous sodium calcium oxysilicate, (NaCa2)Ca14(Si23Al)O60(OH)8·(14+x)H2O] crystallizes in the triclinic system, often in pseudohexagonal form and usually as radiating, spherical masses.  It is transparent to translucent, often fluorescent, and has a Mohs hardness of 2.5, specific gravity of 2.45-2.51, vitreous luster, and colors that range from white and colorless to brown.  It occurs almost exclusively in vugs in basalt or basaltic tuff, often in association with zeolite minerals.  Despite its close association with zeolite minerals, it is not a member of the zeolite group.

 

METAPHYSICAL PROPERTIES, LORE, USES:  As an uncommon mineral, gyrolite has no technological or gemstone uses.  Metaphysical practitioners believe that gyrolite cleanses, activates, and increases the healing powers of other crystals.  It also enhances sensuality, sexuality, and intimacy; facilitates meditation; brings insight into ancient civilizations; and helps to overcome addictive behavior and excessive introversion.

 

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