About Enstatite
A magnesium inosilicate, an orthopyroxene, often greenish-brown to brown. Bronzite is an altered, chatoyant variety. It's a grounding stone that encourages chivalry, courtesy, and overcoming shyness.
Primary Hues
Greenish-White, Greyish, Yellowish, Brownish, Green, rarely Lilac
Metaphysical Properties
A grounding stone that promotes courtesy and politeness. Believed to help overcome shyness and build self-esteem.
Associated Tarot Cards
The Emperor
Type: Major Arcana
Rationale: Symbolizes structure- self-control- and courteous authority- aligning with Enstatite's properties.
Strength
Type: Major Arcana
Rationale: Represents inner strength- courage- and discipline- resonating with Enstatite's energy.
Associated Deities
Saturn
Pantheon: Roman
Domain: Discipline- Responsibility- Structure
Rationale: Saturn's influence on discipline and self-control aligns with Enstatite.
Ares/Mars
Pantheon: Greek/Roman
Domain: War- Courage- Action
Rationale: Their association with courage and focused action connects to Enstatite.
Metaphysical Uses
Courtesy & Courage Rituals
Grounding & Stability Meditation
Self-Esteem Boosting Focus
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Geological & Scientific Details
Enstatite is classified as a inosilicate mineral which typically crystallizes in the orthorhombic system. Its chemical formula is MgSiO3. Common crystal habits include prismatic crystals, commonly lamellar, fibrous, or massive.
Key Geological Properties:
- Mineral Category: Inosilicate
- Chemical Formula: MgSiO3
- IMA Symbol: En[1]
- Crystal System: Orthorhombic
- Formula Mass (g/mol): 100.387 g·mol−1
- Predominant Geological Color: White, grey, green, yellow or brown - colorless in thin section.
- Crystal Habit: Prismatic crystals, commonly lamellar, fibrous, or massive
- Twinning: Simple and lamellar on [100]
- Cleavage: Good/distinct on [210]
- Luster: Vitreous, pearly on cleavage
- Streak: Gray
- Diaphaneity: Translucent to opaque
Associated Minerals
- Pyroxene Group (Ferrosilite - forms series with, Diopside, Augite)
- Olivine
- Plagioclase Feldspar
- Chromite (common in mafic and ultramafic igneous rocks, and meteorites)