This is a beautiful cluster of Apophyllite on some sparkly Quartz crystals, with some teeny tiny golden Pyrite inclusions throughout! Shown next to a US quarter coin for size comparison. This crystal comes from Poona, India. Brown/grey matrix is visible on the back side. There are some higher clarity areas in some of the Apophyllite, and shimmery spots + rainbows that show up in bright light/sunlight. It would make a great display piece! The name Apophyllite is derived from the Greek "apophylliso", meaning "it flakes off" - a reference to this class of crystal's tendency to flake apart when heated (due to water loss). Check out how it works with subtle energies below. MUCH nicer 'in person' than photos can show.
It weighs about 1.3oz and measures approximately 1 7/8" inches long (on the longest side) X 1 5/8" inches wide at the widest point X about 5/8" inch thick/tall at the thickest point (varies throughout). Code28
Rainbows in Crystals are thought to be able to manifest some of the purest energies on earth and take the user to higher realms. They can help with Lucid dreaming and bring understanding of dreams. Some believe that these crystals exhibit the closest manifestation of pure white light that can be experienced on the physical plane. Rainbow crystals are used during meditation to and bring depth and clarity to dreams and move through negativity.
Apophyllite is said to be an aid to meditation and helps make a conscious connection with the spiritual world. It has been used to help in firewalking and astral travel. It is said to one see the truth and then act on it, and is an energy stimulator. Folklore says that It relieves tired eyes when placed on the eyelids. When placed on the third eye chakra, it enhances clairvoyance and mystical vision. Apophyllite is associated with the crown chakra.
Pyrite attracts and balances the male energies. It is a stone of the intellect, enhancing mental clarity and logic, as well as psychic abilities. Pyrite is a powerful protection stone and is a grounding stone. It protects and shields the physical, emotional and subtle energies. Pyrite is also known as Fool's Gold and Healer's Gold and is thought to promote good investments.
Quartz is often said to be the crystal or "stone" that everyone needs to start with. Quartz is the most recognized type of crystal and is what many people think of when they hear the word crystal - although there are many, many different types of crystals in all kinds of stones.Quartz can be as clear as ice (ancients called quartz ‘Holy Ice’ and thought that it came from the heavens) or milky white.
It can have inclusions, veils, bubbles, unusual formations, etc.
Clarity is not important for a quartz crystal's energetic quality and in fact, inclusions and impurities can make the crystal more energetic and increase it’s ability to amplify subtle energies. Without a few 'imperfections, the energy is often not as intense. Lab crystals are grown with impurities on purpose and depending on the type and placement, will change the frequency that the crystal oscillates at.
Quartz can store energy, amplify it, focus it, transmit it, transform it, balance it, absorb it…
Various types and formations are better for some things than others. Quartz in any form is a powerful stone.
Quartz has long been used to direct and amplify thoughts and intentions - because all thoughts are a form of energy and intentions shape and will effect subtle energies. Because of this, it is useful for healing work, meditation, protection, and manifesting and channeling. Quartz is thought to store information of all types and make it available again for retrieval. The idea behind this is that information is just another form of an energy pattern. Quartz may be held directly on the third eye to increase the clarity of a psychic vision. Many Shamans and Crystal Healers use Quartz to perceive and communicate with other worlds, for dream work, scrying or crystal gazing, perceiving spirits and for channeling. Quartz may be used to dispel and clear negative energies.
Clear quartz is associated with the crown chakra, but in the hands of someone skilled and focused, may also be used to energize all of the chakras. In Crystal Healing, Quartz is said to be effective for chronic fatigue, arthritis, depression, bone ailments and gastrointestinal troubles. It is also used to improve mental and physical stamina.
Native legends speak of crystal skulls as an inheritance from ancient times. Said to “talk and sing” they are believed to carry messages for all mankind, including what may be discovered when we overcome our fear of death.
