Astrophyllite bracelet Norway A+ (7-8mm balls)

Astrophyllite is a very rare mineral. It is a natural stone mainly composed of potassium hydroxysilicate, iron and titanium. It is brown to golden yellow in color. However, it can also be found in brownish red or reddish bronze. It is usually opaque to translucent, but can be transparent in thin sections. It should be noted that its crystals have perfect cleavage.

It forms lamellar, radiating, star-shaped aggregates. It is found mainly in cavities and fissures of igneous rocks (formed when magma cools and solidifies).

Discovered in 1854 in Norway, astrophyllite owes its name to its structure, with its star-shaped reflections. Thus, the Greek “astron” means “star” and “phyllis” translates to “leaf”. It is mainly of interest to scientists, collectors or in lithotherapy (cut into cabochon shapes, rolled stones or in the shape of points). It is more rarely used by jewelers because of its low hardness.

In fact, it has a hardness of 3 to 4 on the Mohs scale, which is not very high. For comparison, diamond has a hardness of 10 on this same scale. It has a triclinic crystal system. Due to its recent discovery, this stone has no myth or legend relating to it.

The main deposits are located in Norway.

Astrophyllite is a stone of growth and journey throughout life. It diffuses energy and motivation to help its wearer during important changes. It allows him to make new beginnings, to start again elsewhere or simply to change psychologically.

This incredible stone generates self-acceptance and removes feelings of guilt. It promotes objectivity, helps people who are too demanding of themselves to put things into perspective and set more achievable goals.

Astrophyllite encourages its wearer to become aware of their worth and to have confidence in themselves. It engenders serenity and positivity. Its wearer can then overcome life's difficulties. He is soothed and can thus consider carrying out many projects without stress.

Astrophyllite encourages its wearer to assert themselves and open up to others. It is ideal for shy, complex and introverted people. It helps them to assert themselves and communicate with others. It generates self-esteem. It encourages people to say no for those who do not know how to refuse anything and who are too often exploited.

It is a stone that fights against the negativity of certain people, who feel jealousy, resentment and anger. It is ideal for boosting optimism and removing the negative feelings that its wearer may feel. It pushes him to feel joy.