About Pinakiolite
A rare magnesium manganese borate, typically black. It's a grounding stone associated with strength and perseverance.
Primary Hues
Black, often forms small prismatic crystals
Metaphysical Properties
A grounding and protective stone. Believed to promote strength and perseverance.
Associated Tarot Cards
The Hierophant
Type: Major Arcana
Rationale: Represents structure- tradition- and accessing deeper wisdom- aligning with this borate.
The Emperor
Type: Major Arcana
Rationale: Symbolizes stability and organized thought- resonating with Pinakiolite.
Associated Deities
Thoth
Pantheon: Egyptian
Domain: Wisdom- Writing- Order
Rationale: Thoth's domain over structured knowledge connects here.
Athena
Pantheon: Greek
Domain: Wisdom- Strategy
Rationale: Athena's association with organized- strategic thought aligns with this stone.
Metaphysical Uses
Study & Research Aid
Mental Discipline Altar
Accessing Deeper Wisdom Meditation
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Geological & Scientific Details
We do not currently have scientific information available for Pinakiolite.
Associated Minerals
- Ludwigite
- Vonsenite
- Suanite
- Kotoite (other magnesium-iron-manganese borates from skarns or metamorphic rocks)