Apophyllite Mineral - Pirate Gold Coins Treasures of the Earth
Harnessing the power of ancient molten lava streams, apophyllite brings high vibrations of light that are known to soothe feelings of anxiety, fear, and worry. This powerful but gentle healing crystal is a must-have for your gem collection because it helps to calm an anxious mind in times of stress. By working to absorb negative thought patterns, apophyllite rocks when it comes to sorting out problems in a more productive way. Derived from the Greek word "apo," and "phyllon," which means "it flakes off", the apophyllite meaning comes from its tendency to flake when heated, due to water loss. Many stones feature small inclusions of stilbite, which vibrate with the energy of love. These high vibrations help to bring angelic energy into your space and fill your being with love and support. - energymuse.com The name apophyllite refers to a specific group of phyllosilicates, a class of minerals. Originally, the group name referred to a specific mineral, but was redefined in 1978 to stand for a class of minerals of similar chemical makeup that comprise a solid solution series, and includes the members fluorapophyllite-(K), fluorapophyllite-(Na), hydroxyapophyllite-(K). The name apophyllite is derived from the Greek ?ποφυλλ?ζω apophylliso, meaning "it flakes off", a reference to this class's tendency to flake apart when heated, due to water loss. These minerals are typically found as secondary minerals in vesicles in basalt or other volcanic rocks. A recent change (2008) in the nomenclature system used for this group was approved by the International Mineralogical Association, removing the prefixes from the species names and using suffixes to designate the species. A subsequent nomenclature change approved by the International Mineralogical Association in 2013 renamed the minerals to include both suffixes and prefixes, as shown above.
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