About Polylithionite
A lithium-rich mica, often colorless, white, or pale lilac. It's a stone of emotional balance and tranquility, soothing stress and connecting with gentle, angelic energies. (The lithium endmember of the Lepidolite series).
Primary Hues
Colorless, White, Greyish, Yellowish, Pinkish, Lilac, forms platy sheets
Metaphysical Properties
A stone of emotional balance and tranquility. Believed to soothe stress, promote peace, and connect with angelic energies.
Associated Tarot Cards
The Star
Type: Major Arcana
Rationale: Symbolizes peace- spiritual connection- and emotional balance- aligning with this lithium mica.
Temperance
Type: Major Arcana
Rationale: Represents harmony and integration of energies- resonating with Polylithionite.
Associated Deities
Kuan Yin
Pantheon: Buddhist
Domain: Compassion- Mercy- Healing
Rationale: Her gentle- balancing energy aligns with this lithium-rich mica.
Aphrodite
Pantheon: Greek
Domain: Love- Beauty- Harmony
Rationale: Aphrodite's connection to gentle love and harmony connects here.
Metaphysical Uses
Stress Reduction Meditation
Emotional Balance Altar
Spiritual Connection Focus
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Geological & Scientific Details
Polylithionite is classified as a phyllosilicate minerals, mica group mineral which typically crystallizes in the monoclinic system. Its chemical formula is K(Li,Al)3(Al, Si,Rb)4O10(F,OH)2. Common crystal habits include tabular to prismatic pseudohexagonal crystals, scaly aggregates and massive.
Key Geological Properties:
- Mineral Category: Phyllosilicate minerals, mica group
- Chemical Formula: K(Li,Al)3(Al, Si,Rb)4O10(F,OH)2
- IMA Symbol: Lpd[1]
- Crystal System: Monoclinic
- Predominant Geological Color: Pink, light purple, purple, rose-red, violet-gray, yellowish, white, colorless other colors possible but are rare.
- Crystal Habit: Tabular to prismatic pseudohexagonal crystals, scaly aggregates and massive
- Twinning: Rare, composition plane {001}
- Cleavage: {001} perfect
- Luster: Vitreous to pearly
- Streak: White
- Diaphaneity: Transparent to translucent