About Dravite
The brown, magnesium-rich endmember of the Tourmaline group. It's a strong grounding and protective stone, promoting practicality, self-acceptance, and auric cleansing. Connects to Earth energies.
Primary Hues
Brown, Dark Brown, Yellowish-Brown, Reddish-Brown, Greenish-Brown, Black
Metaphysical Properties
A grounding and protective tourmaline. Believed to promote practicality, self-acceptance, and community spirit. Cleanses the aura.
Associated Tarot Cards
The Hermit
Type: Major Arcana
Rationale: Represents grounding- self-acceptance- and practical wisdom- aligning with Dravite.
The Emperor
Type: Major Arcana
Rationale: Symbolizes stability and connection to Earth- resonating with this tourmaline variety.
Associated Deities
Gaia
Pantheon: Greek
Domain: Earth Mother
Rationale: Dravite's strong connection to Earth energy aligns it with Gaia.
Hestia/Vesta
Pantheon: Greek/Roman
Domain: Hearth- Home- Stability
Rationale: Their energy of quiet stability and belonging aligns with Dravite.
Metaphysical Uses
Deep Grounding Meditation
Self-Acceptance Rituals
Aura Cleansing Visualization
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Geological & Scientific Details
Dravite is classified as a cyclosilicate mineral which typically crystallizes in the trigonal system. Its chemical formula is (Ca,K,Na, ▢)(Al,Fe,Li,Mg,Mn)3(Al,Cr,Fe,V)6(BO3)3(Si,Al,B)6O18(OH,F)4. Common crystal habits include parallel and elongated; acicular prisms, sometimes radiating; massive; scattered grains (in granite).
Key Geological Properties:
- Mineral Category: Cyclosilicate
- Chemical Formula: (Ca,K,Na, ▢)(Al,Fe,Li,Mg,Mn)3(Al,Cr,Fe,V)6(BO3)3(Si,Al,B)6O18(OH,F)4
- IMA Symbol: Tur[3]
- Crystal System: Trigonal
- Predominant Geological Color: Most commonly black, but can range from colorless to brown, red, orange, yellow, green, blue, violet, pink, or hues in-between. It can also be bi-colored, or even tri-colored. Rarely, it can be found as neon green or electric blue.
- Crystal Habit: Parallel and elongated; acicular prisms, sometimes radiating; massive; scattered grains (in granite)
- Cleavage: Indistinct
- Luster: Vitreous, sometimes resinous
- Streak: White
- Diaphaneity: Translucent to opaque