Astrophyllite was first discovered in 1854 at its type locality; Laven Island, Norway. It is found in a few scarce, remote localities: Mont-Saint-Hilaire, Quebec, Canada; Pikes Peak, Colorado, USA; Narsarsuk and Kangerdluarsuk, Greenland; Brevig, Norway; and the Kola Peninsula, Russia.
Metaphysical properties of this stone include the ability to enhance confidence, intellect, insight, and recovery and to bring to life hidden forces.