Dumortierite: Metaphysical & Geological Properties, Images

Dumortierite Specimen picture — Image Credit: Géry PARENT - Own work Creative Commons

About Dumortierite

An aluminum boro-silicate, typically blue, violet-blue, or brownish, often found as fibrous inclusions in quartz. It's a stone of patience, order, and intellectual ability, enhancing self-discipline and learning capacity.

Primary Hues

Blue, Violet-Blue, Brown, Greenish-Blue

Metaphysical Properties

A stone of patience and intellectual ability. Believed to enhance learning capacity, reduce stubbornness, and promote self-discipline.

Affirmation

I am patient, disciplined, and embrace intellectual growth.

Chakra Connection

Throat
Third Eye

Astrological Alignment

Leo
Virgo

Planetary Influence

Mercury
Uranus

Elemental Energy

Air
Earth

Vibrational Number

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Geological & Scientific Details

Dumortierite is classified as a nesosilicate mineral which typically crystallizes in the orthorhombic system. Its chemical formula is Al7BO3(SiO4)3O3 or Al6.5-7BO3(SiO4)3(O,OH)3[1]. Common crystal habits include as fibrous or columnar crystals; coarsely crystalline to intimate parallel aggregates of needles; massive.

Key Geological Properties:

Mineral Category: Nesosilicate
Chemical Formula: Al7BO3(SiO4)3O3 or Al6.5-7BO3(SiO4)3(O,OH)3[1]
IMA Symbol: Dum[2]
Crystal System: Orthorhombic
Predominant Geological Color: Blue, greenish-blue, violet-blue, pale blue, red
Crystal Habit: As fibrous or columnar crystals; coarsely crystalline to intimate parallel aggregates of needles; massive
Twinning: Common on {110}, may produce trillings
Cleavage: Distinct on {100}, poor on {110}; parting on {001}
Luster: Vitreous to dull
Streak: White
Diaphaneity: Transparent to translucent

DUMORTIERITE

Blue Denim Stone