Anthophyllite Tumbles

Our hotly debated anthophyllite tumbles are great for décor and gifting. At first glance, these stones appears to be black. With the right lighting, one can see they shine with a lovely blue and gold schiller that looks similar to fireworks. This is why the stone is commonly named fireworks stone. Spots of deep red fade into the black sea of stone. The red found in these anthophyllite tumbles is though to be a form of garnet. Some of the pieces we received do not show the lovely blue and golds, but are primarily composed of the beloved stone garnet. We have offered them separately in this listing at a discounted rate. Get your anthophyllite tumbles before they are gone!

Size: M, approx. 0.625-1.00"

One of our favorite suggestions for using anthophyllite tumbles in gemstone décor is to add them to a crystal or glass plate, bowl, vase, or other container. You can layer them or use them to surround figurines or other display pieces, too. With all of the colors and variation available in gemstone tumbles and chips, there is almost always a complementary or accent color that will suit your personal style.

If you're looking for the perfect crystal bowls for displaying your tumbles, click here.

Fireworks Stone? Astrophyllite, Anthophyllite, Arfvedsonite—Oh My!

Do we have any geology sleuths out there? This stone, often sold as fireworks stone, does not have a consensus in what the chemical composition actually is. This rabbit hole goes deep with information about stones and minerals such as astrophyllite, arfvedsonite, anthophyllite, aegirine, gedrite, and aenigmatite. While our tower does not have strong red coloration, with the right lighting one can see a few deep red spots. A stone similar to our tower has been identified as anthophyllite, almandine (a type of garnet), and cordierite. We cannot confirm the components without further testing, but given the wealth of information on mindat.org, we are confident that this pieces is anthophyllite.

Why do so many call this material astrophyllite? In our research, it is clear that both antho- and astrophyllite can have blue schiller. However, astrophyllite has a more brassy tone to its golden reflection than anthophyllite. Combined with the other stone that is strikingly similar to ours mentioned in the previous paragraph, this information has drawn us to conclude that this tower is anthophyllite.

If you would like to learn more about any of these minerals, you can start here and search the rest named above.

We found another interesting tidbit recently. AnthROphyllite (RO accented purposefully to show spelling difference) has been used to mislabel anthophyllite. In fact, on Mindat.org, they even state that it is an unknown mineral. However, we have found descriptions that list the same identifying characteristics as anthophyllite.

We listed garnet under the assumption that garnet is really what is included as we have not tested it ourselves.

Anthophyllite Metaphysical Properties: (listed erroneously as anthrophyllite in some reference books)

• Helps one to see where bonds, restrictions, and constraints are self-imposed and can easily be discarded
• Helps one to decide, form the heart, what is truly important and to then plan for, initiate, and release any restricting beliefs or ties
• Astrological Association: Capricorn
• Numerical Vibration: 3

Garnet Metaphysical Properties (w/ some other types)

• For all garnet:
  • Considered a “stone of health”
  • Clears negative energy from chakras and transmutes the energy to be beneficial
  • Has been considered a sacred stone for many Native Americans, including the Aztecs and Mayans, as well as some African tribes (*you are encouraged to look to the specific Nations or peoples to learn more)
  • These stones work quickly in their effects (assuming you understand how to work with gemstones and create the connection)
  • Brings expansiveness in awareness and manifestation
  • Stokes one’s “internal fire”
  • Helps to focus creative powers for use in successful implementation
  • Helps one to understand the inherent responsibility in personal freedom and with regard to patience
  • Enhances person magnetism and cooperation, especially during change
  • Also considered a “stone of commitment” on all levels—purpose, self, others
  • Brings the energies of love, devotion, warmth, and understanding
  • Helpful when one feels abandoned
    • Helps one to understand that surrendering to the state of discontinuity will bring new beginnings and freshness into one’s life
  • Balances and stimulates Kundalini
  • Stimulates the Root and Crown chakras in such a way that they open the line of energetic movement through the spine allowing for energy to be properly distributed the body
  • Provides connection to the physical and etheric nervous systems bringing vitality to both systems
  • Allows one to flow with the energies available in the moment
  • Monitors and adjusts the flow of energy, balances the energy fields surrounding the body
  • Aligns the emotional and intellectual bodies with the perfection of “All That Is” (e.g., Source, God, etc.)
  • Helps one to integrate emotional and intellectual life lessons with acceptance
    • Spurs renewal in self-discovery to relearn this person with this newly integrated knowledge, helps one to reaffirm the direction of their thoughts and feelings post integration
  • Helps one to alter their thoughts and emotions, even through personal dissonance, in order to regain balance and reintegrate
  • Discourages chaotic, disorganized, or disruptive growth in every sense
    • Can stabilize and provide order within the mental, physical, emotional, and spiritual systems
  • Brings order to chaos
  • *In energy healing, purifies, cleanses, and eliminates that which is in disorder
    • Can also dispel disorders at the onset
    • Calls in regenerative forces
  • During use, provides protection and calming, yet stable vitality
  • Chakra Associations: Root
  • Astrological Association: Leo, Virgo, Capricorn, & Aquarius
  • Numerical Vibration: 2
• For almandine, specifically:
  • Brings inspiration and peace, especially during contemplation and meditation
    • Helps one to balance the time set aside for such endeavors
  • Brings physical vitality
  • Energizes and opens the path between the Root and Crown chakras
  • Deep love
  • Helps one to learn and integrate deep truths
    • Helps one to lean on the wisdom of the Higher Self and Universal Will (e.g., God’s Will, Will of Source, etc.)
  • Helps one to act more charitably
  • Connects one to the Higher Intellect or Higher Genius
  • Useful for exploration in these specific pursuits: astronomy, astrology, and mathematics
  • *In crystal healing, helps with regeneration and the proper functioning of systems all the way down to the cellular level
  • Astrological Association: Scorpio & Virgo
  • Numerical Vibration: 1
• For pyrope, specifically:
  • Protects Root and Crown chakras
  • Maintains the rhythms of the subtle bodies, keeping them in tune with the other aspects of consciousness
  • Connects the grounding force of the Root chakra with the opening to the inner wisdom of the Crown chakra
  • Brings stability on all levels
    • However, it does not project its energy beyond the psychic body
  • Enhances warmth and gentleness
  • Helps one to connect to one’s own creative forces
  • Helps one toward experience he self on all levels—the core to the other layers of consciousness
  • Astrological Association: Cancer & Leo
  • Numerical Vibration: 5

If you like these anthophyllite tumbles, you will love our huge tower found here.

Please Note:

1. Sizes and weights are approximate. Dimension sizes can vary based on the way the rock is formed. We hand measure our pieces on the longest side. Please see the pictures in the listing.
2. The colors may vary due to monitor and lighting differences.
3. Please use your own judgment when allowing children to handle.
4. Not suggested for use in animal habitats or fish tanks.
5. Anthophyllite has proven difficult for us to photograph to show all the lovely displays of color. It is best in person and with a brighter light.