Mullite: Metaphysical & Geological Properties, Images

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About Mullite

Aluminum silicate, rare naturally but common in industrial high-temperature ceramics (e.g., porcelain). It's associated with strength, resilience, and perseverance.

Primary Hues

Colorless, White, Pink, Yellow, Red, Violet, Blue (rarely), often found in porcelain and metamorphic rocks

Metaphysical Properties

A stone of strength and resilience. Believed to aid in overcoming challenges and promoting perseverance. (Primarily industrial uses).

Affirmation

I am strong, resilient, and persevere.

Chakra Connection

Root
Solar Plexus

Astrological Alignment

Capricorn
Virgo

Planetary Influence

Saturn
Earth

Elemental Energy

Earth

Vibrational Number

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Geological & Scientific Details

Mullite is classified as a nesosilicate mineral which typically crystallizes in the orthorhombic system. Its chemical formula is Al6Si2O13. Common crystal habits include prismatic to acicular crystals.

Key Geological Properties:

Mineral Category: Nesosilicate
Chemical Formula: Al6Si2O13
IMA Symbol: Mul[1]
Crystal System: Orthorhombic
Predominant Geological Color: Colorless to pale pink or grey
Crystal Habit: Prismatic to acicular crystals
Cleavage: Good on [010]

MULLITE

Porcelainite