About Pinnoite
Hydrated magnesium borate, forming colorless to white fibrous aggregates. It's associated with purity, clarity, and aiding peaceful meditation.
Primary Hues
Colorless, White, Yellowish, Greenish, forms fibrous or radiating aggregates
Metaphysical Properties
A stone of purity and clarity. Believed to aid in meditation and promote a sense of peace.
Associated Tarot Cards
Temperance
Type: Major Arcana
Rationale: Represents balance- harmony- and emotional equilibrium- aligning with this borate mineral.
Four of Swords
Type: Minor Arcana
Suit: Swords
Rationale: Symbolizes mental rest and peace- resonating with Pinnoite's calming energy.
Associated Deities
Kuan Yin
Pantheon: Buddhist
Domain: Compassion- Mercy- Calmness
Rationale: Her gentle- balancing energy aligns with this mineral.
Sophia
Pantheon: Gnostic
Domain: Wisdom- Purity
Rationale: Sophia's connection to pure wisdom and calm aligns here.
Metaphysical Uses
Emotional Balance Meditation
Stress Reduction Altar
Calm Meditation Focus
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Geological & Scientific Details
Pinnoite is classified as a borate mineral mineral which typically crystallizes in the tetragonal system. Its chemical formula is MgB2O(OH)6. Common crystal habits include short prismatic crystals uncommon; radial fibrous clusters.
Key Geological Properties:
- Mineral Category: Borate mineral
- Chemical Formula: MgB2O(OH)6
- IMA Symbol: Pno[1]
- Crystal System: Tetragonal
- Predominant Geological Color: Colorless, light yellow, yellow green
- Crystal Habit: Short prismatic crystals uncommon; radial fibrous clusters
- Luster: Vitreous
- Diaphaneity: Translucent
Associated Minerals
- Boracite
- Hilgardite
- Halite
- Sylvite (found in evaporite deposits)