Pinnoite: Metaphysical & Geological Properties, Images

Pinnoite Specimen picture — Image Credit: Robert M. Lavinsky - http://www.mindat.org/photo-179852.html iRocks.com

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.

Affirmation

I am pure, clear, and at peace.

Chakra Connection

Crown
Third Eye

Astrological Alignment

Planetary Influence

Mercury
Moon

Elemental Energy

Air
Water

Vibrational Number

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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

PINNOITE

(A magnesium borate hydrate)