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Apophyllite are a group of hydrated potassium calcium silicate minerals. Most of them are transparent to translucent with a vitreous or pearly luster. It often forms in prismatic or needle-like crystals and sometimes in flattened tabular form. They can be found in various colors, including white, green, pink, and brown. The name apophyllite comes from the Greek word apophyllite, which means to peel off .This is about how apophyllite crystals easily peel off in thin sheets.
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