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.
Associated Tarot Cards
The Hierophant
Type: Major Arcana
Rationale: Represents spiritual teaching- learning- and discipline- aligning with Dumortierite's properties.
Nine of Pentacles
Type: Minor Arcana
Suit: Pentacles
Rationale: Symbolizes self-discipline- mastery- and accomplishment- resonating with this stone's energy.
Associated Deities
Athena
Pantheon: Greek
Domain: Wisdom- Strategy- Discipline
Rationale: Athena's association with wisdom and disciplined thought connects to Dumortierite.
Thoth
Pantheon: Egyptian
Domain: Wisdom- Writing- Knowledge
Rationale: Thoth as the god of knowledge aligns with this stone's aid in learning.
Metaphysical Uses
Intellectual Ability Focus
Patience & Self-Discipline Altar
Spirit Guide Connection Meditation
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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
Associated Minerals
- Quartz (as Dumortierite Quartz)
- Kyanite
- Andalusite
- Sodalite (similar blue color)