Astrophyllite Garnet sphere 61mm 367g

Self-knowledge

This Astrophyllite Garnet sphere 61mm weighs 367g. Astrophyllite is a rare stone named for its starburst sprays, from the Greek astron for star and phyllon for leaf. It forms in rare nepheline-syenite pegmatites.

Astrophyllite is a multifaceted stone with a range of effects that come from its powerful capacity to open connections and promote attunement with the higher realms. It is a stone that can move you forward on a transformative spiritual journey of growth and self-discovery. Astrophyllite helps this forward progress by releasing old patterns. It will fill you with energy and motivation for change. Astrophyllite helps you recognise that you can overcome what you thought were unchallengeable limitations or obstacles. Astrophyllite teaches you that you will achieve if you believe in it. Astrophyllite helps to protect and guide when needed.

Astrophyllite useful as tool in massage or acupressure as it increases sensitivity to touch.

Colour: bronze, golden brown, golden yellow, metallic

Transparency: opaque, translucent

Lustre: greasy, pearly, submetallic

Crystal system: triclinic

Fracture: uneven

Hardness: 3-4

Mineral group: inosilicates

Other characteristics: strong pleochroism, with shifting colours through rotation

Location: China, Greenland, Norway, Russia, USA

Rarity: rare

Chakra: Crown, all

Emotional: adventures, anxiety, attraction, calming, fear, inner peace, joy, patience, self-acceptance, self-expression, selflessness, soothing, trauma, trust, understanding, wholeness

Mental/intellectual: achieving potential, action, clarity, consciousness, courage, decisiveness, determination, enhancing, focus, insight, inspiration, intuition, knowledge, leadership, life path, motivation, opportunities, perception, presence, self-discipline, self-discovery, sense of purpose

Spiritual: abundance, alignment, ancient knowledge, ascension, astral travel, attunement, awakening, awareness, balance, bridging, chakra activation, channeling, clairvoyance, communication, enlightenment, expansion, grounding, growth, higher self, manifestation, meditation, new beginnings, psychic abilities, transformation, truth, wisdom

Astrology: Cancer, Scorpio, Capricorn; Pluto

Number: 9