About Ankerite
A calcium iron magnesium manganese carbonate, part of the dolomite group, often brownish. It's a grounding stone that encourages practical solutions and promotes emotional stability and security.
Primary Hues
White, Grey, Yellowish-Brown, Brown, Pinkish
Metaphysical Properties
A grounding stone. Believed to help in finding practical solutions and to promote a sense of stability and security.
Associated Tarot Cards
The Emperor
Type: Major Arcana
Rationale: Symbolizes structure- stability- and authority- aligning with Ankerite's aid in finding a clear path and purpose.
Eight of Pentacles
Type: Minor Arcana
Suit: Pentacles
Rationale: Represents diligence- skill- and working towards goals- resonating with Ankerite's support for achieving one's aims.
Associated Deities
Saturn
Pantheon: Roman
Domain: Time- Discipline- Boundaries- Karma
Rationale: Saturn's influence on structure and discipline aligns with Ankerite's properties.
Hephaestus
Pantheon: Greek
Domain: Craftsmanship- Fire- Forge
Rationale: Hephaestus's dedication to his craft connects to Ankerite's support for purposeful work.
Metaphysical Uses
Releasing Blockages Meditation
Life Purpose Visualization
Grounding for Goal Focus
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Geological & Scientific Details
Ankerite is classified as a carbonate mineral mineral which typically crystallizes in the trigonal system. Its chemical formula is Ca(Fe,Mg,Mn)(CO3)2. Common crystal habits include chrystals rhombohedral with curved faces; columnar, stalactitic, granular, massive.
Key Geological Properties:
- Mineral Category: Carbonate mineral
- Chemical Formula: Ca(Fe,Mg,Mn)(CO3)2
- IMA Symbol: Ank[1]
- Crystal System: Trigonal
- Predominant Geological Color: Brown, yellow, white
- Crystal Habit: Chrystals rhombohedral with curved faces; columnar, stalactitic, granular, massive
- Twinning: Simple t {0001}, {1010}. {1120}
- Cleavage: Perfect on {1011}
- Luster: Vitreous to pearly
- Streak: White
- Diaphaneity: Translucent to transparent