About Aegirine
A dark-colored (typically black or greenish-black) sodium iron silicate, a clinopyroxene mineral. It's known for fostering self-confidence, personal integrity, and providing energetic protection by clearing negativity.
Primary Hues
Black, Greenish-Black, Brownish-Black
Metaphysical Properties
A stone of self-confidence and strength. Believed to remove emotional blockages and boost personal integrity. Offers protection against negative energy and psychic attack.
Associated Tarot Cards
The Emperor
Type: Major Arcana
Rationale: Embodies structure- authority- and protection- aligning with Aegirine's energy of self-confidence and shielding.
King of Swords
Type: Minor Arcana
Suit: Swords
Rationale: Represents intellectual power- truth- and ethical boundaries- resonating with Aegirine's support for personal integrity.
Associated Deities
Odin
Pantheon: Norse
Domain: Wisdom- Battle- Death- Magic
Rationale: Odin's pursuit of knowledge and sovereignty aligns with Aegirine's energy of upholding convictions.
Thoth
Pantheon: Egyptian
Domain: Wisdom- Writing- Magic
Rationale: Thoth's association with knowledge and divine speech connects to Aegirine's support for integrity.
Metaphysical Uses
Energetic Shielding Meditation
Confidence Focus
Symbolic Cord Cutting
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Geological & Scientific Details
Aegirine is classified as a silicate mineral, pyroxene mineral which typically crystallizes in the monoclinic system. Its chemical formula is NaFe3+[Si2O6]. Common crystal habits include prismatic crystals may be in sprays of acicular crystals, fibrous, in radial concretions.
Key Geological Properties:
- Mineral Category: Silicate mineral, pyroxene
- Chemical Formula: NaFe3+[Si2O6]
- IMA Symbol: Aeg[1]
- Crystal System: Monoclinic
- Formula Mass (g/mol): 231.00 g/mol
- Predominant Geological Color: Dark Green, Greenish Black
- Crystal Habit: Prismatic crystals may be in sprays of acicular crystals, fibrous, in radial concretions
- Twinning: Simple and lamellar twinning common on {100}
- Cleavage: Good on {110}, (110) ^ (110) ≈87°; parting on {100}
- Luster: Vitreous to slightly resinous
- Streak: Yellowish-grey
- Diaphaneity: Translucent to opaque
Associated Minerals
- Pyroxene Group (Augite, Diopside, Jadeite)
- Arfvedsonite
- Nepheline
- Sodalite
- Eudialyte (common in alkaline igneous rocks)