About Pyrophanite
Manganese titanium oxide of the Ilmenite group, typically deep red. It's associated with energy, grounding, and enhancing vitality.
Primary Hues
Deep Red, Blood Red, Brownish-Red, forms thin tabular crystals
Metaphysical Properties
A stone of energy and grounding. Believed to enhance vitality and promote a practical approach to life.
Associated Tarot Cards
Strength
Type: Major Arcana
Rationale: Symbolizes endurance- vitality- and inner fire- aligning with this manganese titanate.
The Sun
Type: Major Arcana
Rationale: Represents passion and radiant energy- resonating with Pyrophanite.
Associated Deities
Ares/Mars
Pantheon: Greek/Roman
Domain: War- Passion- Action
Rationale: Their association with fiery energy and strength connects here.
Sekhmet
Pantheon: Egyptian
Domain: War- Power- Sun
Rationale: Sekhmet's potent solar and warrior energy aligns with this stone.
Metaphysical Uses
Vitality Boosting Altar
Inner Strength Meditation
Passion Stimulation Focus
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Geological & Scientific Details
Pyrophanite is classified as a oxide mineral mineral which typically crystallizes in the trigonal system. Its chemical formula is MnTiO3. Common crystal habits include rarely as rosettes of hexagonal plates, typically granular, scaly; occurs as exsolution lamenae in franklinite and spinel.
Key Geological Properties:
- Mineral Category: Oxide mineral
- Chemical Formula: MnTiO3
- IMA Symbol: Pph[1]
- Crystal System: Trigonal
- Predominant Geological Color: Deep blood-red to greenish black
- Crystal Habit: Rarely as rosettes of hexagonal plates, typically granular, scaly; occurs as exsolution lamenae in franklinite and spinel
- Cleavage: Perfect on {0221}
- Luster: Submetallic
- Streak: Ochre yellow
- Diaphaneity: Subtranslucent to opaque