About Pseudobrookite
An iron titanium oxide, forming dark brown to black prismatic crystals. It's a grounding stone associated with strength and perseverance.
Primary Hues
Dark Brown, Black, Reddish-Brown, forms prismatic or tabular crystals
Metaphysical Properties
A grounding stone. Believed to promote strength and perseverance.
Associated Tarot Cards
The Chariot
Type: Major Arcana
Rationale: Represents willpower- determination- and moving forward with focus- aligning with this iron titanium oxide.
Strength
Type: Major Arcana
Rationale: Symbolizes inner fortitude and harnessing personal power- resonating with Pseudobrookite.
Associated Deities
Ares/Mars
Pantheon: Greek/Roman
Domain: War- Courage- Action
Rationale: Their association with strength and focused action aligns here.
Hephaestus/Vulcan
Pantheon: Greek/Roman
Domain: Craftsmanship- Forge- Fire
Rationale: Their connection to metals and strong creation connects to this mineral.
Metaphysical Uses
Determination Altar
Grounding for Action Meditation
Inner Strength Focus
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Geological & Scientific Details
Pseudobrookite is classified as a oxide mineral mineral which typically crystallizes in the orthorhombic system. Its chemical formula is Fe2TiO5. Common crystal habits include prismatic to needle like, striated.
Key Geological Properties:
- Mineral Category: Oxide mineral
- Chemical Formula: Fe2TiO5
- IMA Symbol: Pbrk[1]
- Crystal System: Orthorhombic
- Predominant Geological Color: Dark reddish brown, brownish black, black
- Crystal Habit: Prismatic to needle like, striated
- Cleavage: Distinct on {010}
- Luster: Adamantine, greasy, metallic
- Streak: Brown
- Diaphaneity: Opaque, transparent in thin splinters