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
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
- Aegirine
- Pyroxene
- Arfvedsonite
- Nepheline
- Sodalite
- Eudialyte