Astrophyllite Fine polished Astrophyllite sphere - Height: 15.5 cm - Width: 15.5 cm- 5875 g

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Fine polished Astrophyllite sphere from Norway, revealing radiating golden blades in a star like form and appealing to collectors.

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Description from the seller

Astrophyllite is very rare stone the forms golden blades that radiate outwards like a star. Its name comes from the Greek astron meaning star and phyllon meaning leaf. It is a popular stone for collectors and it's metaphysical meaning and healing properties make is highly desirable for spiritual purposes.

Astrophyllite was first found in 1844 by the Norwegian mineralogist Paul Christian Weibye. He described it as brown glimmer or brauner glimmer. Ten years later, it was named Astrophyllite by Carl Johan August Theodor Scheerer who described its properties.

Astrophyllite is found in relatively few locations compared to other minerals. It forms in fissures or cracks in the earth.

Astrophyllite is a rare mineral. Its crystal structure can be described as small blades extruding in a radiating pattern from the center like a star or snowflake.

It will be sent max insured

Seller's Story

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Astrophyllite is very rare stone the forms golden blades that radiate outwards like a star. Its name comes from the Greek astron meaning star and phyllon meaning leaf. It is a popular stone for collectors and it's metaphysical meaning and healing properties make is highly desirable for spiritual purposes.

Astrophyllite was first found in 1844 by the Norwegian mineralogist Paul Christian Weibye. He described it as brown glimmer or brauner glimmer. Ten years later, it was named Astrophyllite by Carl Johan August Theodor Scheerer who described its properties.

Astrophyllite is found in relatively few locations compared to other minerals. It forms in fissures or cracks in the earth.

Astrophyllite is a rare mineral. Its crystal structure can be described as small blades extruding in a radiating pattern from the center like a star or snowflake.

It will be sent max insured

Seller's Story

seller since 2015 on catawiki loyal cooperation with catawiki. winning something via catawiki can be beneficial in the prices, in many cases lower than the retail prices. keep it nice what the platform is meant for so that everyone wins something fair. In case of questions or problems I always look for a solution so that the customer is satisfied and comes back to the beautiful platform. we packing in good boxes with good filling materials fragile / fragile stickers on the box. and the items are sent by registered mail and insured. with kind regards` Jim gems and stone collectors platform Catawiki
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Details

Main Mineral
Astrophyllite
Mineral Form
Fine polished Astrophyllite sphere
Weight
5875 g
Country of Origin
Norway
Height
15.5 cm
Width
15.5 cm
Depth
48.67 cm
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It is believed that certain gemstones and minerals have beneficial health and spiritual properties. However, using or wearing gemstones or minerals does not mean that you can treat, cure or prevent any disease. Please consult your health care professional for information on health care issues and do not stop any medications or courses of treatment, without first consulting your health care professional. The use of gemstones or minerals as a wellness therapy is one of personal choice. While stones or crystals have been used historically to relieve or prevent symptoms, the objects sold on our website offer no guarantee of results. Therefore, Catawiki cannot guarantee or be held liable for the effectiveness of these objects sold herein.

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