About Ramsdellite
A polymorph of manganese dioxide, typically black or steel-grey. It's a stone of transformation and grounding, repelling negativity and providing strength.
Primary Hues
Iron-Black, Steel-Grey, forms prismatic crystals or fibrous masses
Metaphysical Properties
A stone of transformation and grounding. Believed to repel negativity and provide strength.
Associated Tarot Cards
The Emperor
Type: Major Arcana
Rationale: Represents grounding- stability- and structure- aligning with this manganese oxide.
The Hermit
Type: Major Arcana
Rationale: Symbolizes endurance and focused inner work- resonating with Ramsdellite.
Associated Deities
Saturn
Pantheon: Roman
Domain: Time- Discipline- Boundaries
Rationale: Saturn's grounding and structuring influence aligns with this mineral.
Gaia
Pantheon: Greek
Domain: Earth Mother
Rationale: Its composition as an earth oxide gives it a strong connection to Gaia.
Metaphysical Uses
Grounding & Stability Altar
Endurance Meditation
Orderly Environment
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Geological & Scientific Details
Ramsdellite is classified as a oxide minerals mineral which typically crystallizes in the orthorhombic system. Its chemical formula is MnO2. Common crystal habits include granular / massive-fibrous / platy.
Key Geological Properties:
- Mineral Category: Oxide minerals
- Chemical Formula: MnO2
- IMA Symbol: Rmd[1]
- Crystal System: Orthorhombic
- Formula Mass (g/mol): 86.94 gm (Mn 63.19% O 36.81%)
- Predominant Geological Color: Iron black, Black, Steel gray
- Crystal Habit: Granular / Massive-Fibrous / Platy
- Cleavage: Good
- Luster: Metallic
- Streak: Brownish black
- Diaphaneity: Opaque
Associated Minerals
- Pyrolusite (dimorph)
- Nsutite
- Cryptomelane
- Birnessite
- Hollandite (other manganese oxides, found in manganese deposits)