
The meaning of this stones name comes in two parts with the first part astro coming from the Greek word “astron” that means star.
The second part of its name “phyllite”, comes from the Greek word “phyllon” meaning leaf. So together the meaning is “star leaf” Together it is “star leaf” as the people who found it first noticed the way it exhibited this type of display..
Astrophyllite typically forms as bladed, radiating stellate aggregates It has a great dark submetallic gleam which contrasts sharply with the light matrix the mineral is regularly found within. Astrophyllite is usually opaque to translucent but may be transparent in thin specimens.
Metaphysical properties
This is a stone to assist moving forward quickly on your life journey and it may assist you to find your true path. Its vibration may illuminate your true self, the inner you and make you aware of the things within yourself that you need to act on.
These are storm element stones, which means they have a strong element of transformation within them.
This stone works within all chakras, as it will connect the eighth chakra (soul star chakra) with the earth star chakra. This connection between these two chakras, will activate, stimulate and align the entire chakra system.
Chakras Root, Sacral, Solar Plexus, Heart, Throat, Third Eye, Crown
Properties
Abundance, Action, Adventures, Alignment with the Higher Self, Alignment of Chakra, Angelic Communication, Ancient Knowledge, Anxiety Relief, Ascension, Astral Travel, Attraction, Attunement, Attunement With Higher Realms, Balance, Balancing Polarities, Breaking Addictions, Bridging the Spiritual and Physical Worlds, Calming and Patience, Chakra Cleansing, Channelling, Channelling and Grounding Higher Vibrations, Claiming Wholeness, Clairvoyance, Clarity, Communication with Guides, Communication With Higher Realms, Consciousness, Courage, Creating Your Own Reality, Decisiveness, Determination, Emotional Understanding, Enhancing, Enlightenment, Expanded Awareness, Expansion, Focus, Gentle Self-Expression, Grounding, Growth, Inner Peace, Inner Vision, Insight, Inspiration, Intuition, Knowledge, Joy, Leadership, Life Path, Living in the Present Moment, Longevity, Manifestation, Mastering Fear, Meditation, Motivation, New Beginnings, Nourishing and Rejuvenation, Nurturing, Opportunities, Passion, Peace of Mind, Physical Healing, Power, Prosperity, PTSD, Purification, Relaxation, Resolution, Self-Discipline, Self- Healing, Self Discovery, Selflessness, Sense of Purpose, Soothing, Spiritual Awakening, Strength, Stress Relief, Transformation, Trauma, Travel, Trust, Truth, Wisdom,
Planets Pluto
Zodiacs Scorpio
Elements Storm
Colours Brown, Black, Metallic
Hardness 3-4
Chemical Formula K2NaFe2+7Ti2Si8O26(OH)4F