About Phlogopite
A magnesium-rich mica, typically yellowish-brown to reddish-brown. It's a stone of flexibility and grounding, reducing stress and enhancing mental clarity.
Primary Hues
Yellowish-Brown, Greenish, Reddish-Brown, White, Colorless, forms platy sheets
Metaphysical Properties
A stone of flexibility and grounding. Believed to reduce stress, enhance mental clarity, and promote a connection to Earth energies.
Associated Tarot Cards
The Emperor
Type: Major Arcana
Rationale: Represents grounding- stability- and a practical outlook- aligning with this brown mica.
The Hermit
Type: Major Arcana
Rationale: Symbolizes introspection and focused thought- resonating with Phlogopite.
Associated Deities
Gaia
Pantheon: Greek
Domain: Earth Mother
Rationale: Its earthy color and grounding nature connect it to Gaia.
Vesta
Pantheon: Roman
Domain: Hearth- Home- Stability
Rationale: Vesta's energy of stability and order aligns with Phlogopite.
Metaphysical Uses
Grounding & Stability Meditation
Negativity Shielding Altar
Focus & Concentration Aid
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Geological & Scientific Details
Phlogopite is classified as a phyllosilicate minerals, mica group, biotite subgroup mineral which typically crystallizes in the monoclinic system. Its chemical formula is KMg3(AlSi3O10)(F,OH)2. Common crystal habits include tabular, scaly masses, rarely perfect phenocryst tablets.
Key Geological Properties:
- Mineral Category: Phyllosilicate minerals, mica group, biotite subgroup
- Chemical Formula: KMg3(AlSi3O10)(F,OH)2
- IMA Symbol: Phl[1]
- Crystal System: Monoclinic
- Predominant Geological Color: Brown, brownish red, dark brown, yellow, yellowish brown, green, white and gray
- Crystal Habit: Tabular, scaly masses, rarely perfect phenocryst tablets
- Twinning: Composition twinning
- Cleavage: Perfect basal (001)
- Luster: Pearly, sometimes slightly metallic on cleavage surfaces
- Streak: White
- Diaphaneity: Transparent to translucent
Associated Minerals
- Mica Group (Muscovite, Biotite, Lepidolite)
- Calcite
- Dolomite
- Diopside
- Serpentine
- Apatite
- Spinel (common in metamorphosed limestones/dolomites and ultramafic rocks)