Astrophyllite Heart 5 cm

Size: 5 cm

 Technical details

• Stone: natural astrophyllite
• Shape: heart
• Color: brown-golden with metallic reflections, natural variations
• Texture: smooth surface, with sparkling inclusions
• Packaging: carefully packed for safe transport

Astrophyllite is a rare mineral, highly valued especially for its spectacular formations, with golden, bronze, copper, or brown-golden metallic reflections, which strongly contrast with the darker-colored matrix.

One of the most distinctive features of astrophyllite is its crystallization method. The crystals often appear in the form of elongated blades or needles arranged radially, forming star-like or ray-like patterns. In fact, the mineral's name comes from the Greek words astron – “star” and phyllon – “leaf,” a direct reference to the appearance of its crystal formations.

Astrophyllite is a complex silicate, rich in iron and titanium, which forms especially in certain alkaline magmatic rocks and pegmatites. It is a relatively rare mineral, found only in a few regions of the world, among the known locations being the Kola Peninsula in Russia, Norway, Greenland, Canada, and the United States.

In polished pieces, the astrofilite lamellae become particularly visible due to metallic to pearly luster. Depending on the orientation of the crystals and the angle of the light, they can appear very bright or almost hidden in the matrix. This change in appearance is one of the features that make each specimen unique.

Mineral: Astrofilite
Group: Silicates
Crystal system: Triclinic
Hardness: approximately 3–4 on the Mohs scale
Luster: Metallic, pearly to vitreous
Color: Golden-bronze, brown, coppery, yellow-golden
Characteristic appearance: Lamelar or acicular crystals, frequently arranged radially

Due to its relatively low hardness and lamellar structure, the astrophyllite must be handled with care and protected from bumps and scratches.

The distribution of crystals, the intensity of metallic reflections, the color and proportion between the astrophyllite and the host rock differ naturally. Each specimen is unique, and these variations are part of the mineralogical characteristics of the stone.

The product is accompanied by a certificate of authenticity.