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Apophyllite
The Window to Light
You want to see clearly but the ceiling keeps pressing down. Apophyllite grows in glassy tetragonal pyramids that hold water in their lattice and transmit light with almost no distortion. Clarity is a mineral property, not just a mood.
Crown ChakraApophylliteColorless, White, GreenIndia, Brazil, USA

Green Apophyllite Green Variety
The Heart's Clear Window
You need uplift that does not separate from the earth. Green apophyllite grows in crisp glassy pyramids inside basalt cavities, freshness suspended in volcanic dark. Relief can still come from the same place the pressure did.
Heart ChakraApophylliteGreenIndia