Apophyllite Crystals Views

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Microhardness testing of three different planes of natural apophyllite crystals is reported. Variation of Vicker's microhardness value Hv with applied load ranging from 10rndash;100 g indicates two distinct regions. In the low load region (10/ndash;70 g) Hv increases with load till it attains maximum value and then decreases thereafter. This variation is explained qualitatively in terms of depth of penetration of the indentor. Variation of orientation of the indentor w.r.t. each of the (100) and (111) planes indicates microhardness anisotropy.

Apophyllite crystals are nature-’s natural pyramids. They are a tetragonal crystal with a chemical composition of (K,Na)Ca4Si8O20(F,OH) 8H2O Hydrated Potassium Calcium Sodium Silicate Fluoride Hydroxide. They are a hydrated layered silicate. Being tetragonal, they are four sided with a natural point and have the pyramid shape as well as the diamond, or double pyramid shape, coming from each point. They can be as clear as glass or cloudy and often have reflective layers. There are actually several different types of apophyllite crystals. The ones I am familiar with are often just called apophyllites.

The name apophyllite is derived from the Greek apophyllein which means t“flaking off

Today, I am still excited to be building working grids consisting of many different types of crystal and stone, but I always include the apophyllites. Their energy is rich and strong. My hands tingle when working with them and I feel uplifted to be in their presence. They carry and transport high spiritual energies which never seems to change. I do not need to cleanse them and I have found that they will actually clear and charge other stones and crystals that are kept near them.