About Schefferite
A manganese-bearing variety of clinopyroxene (diopside or augite), often brown or black. It's a grounding stone promoting emotional balance and strength.
Primary Hues
Brown, Black, Greenish-Brown, forms prismatic crystals or massive
Metaphysical Properties
A grounding stone that promotes emotional balance and strength.
Associated Tarot Cards
The Empress
Type: Major Arcana
Rationale: Symbolizes nurturing- grounding- and emotional strength- aligning with this pyroxene.
Strength
Type: Major Arcana
Rationale: Represents inner fortitude and connection to Earth's power- resonating with Schefferite.
Associated Deities
Demeter
Pantheon: Greek
Domain: Agriculture- Nurturing
Rationale: Demeter's nurturing earth energy aligns with this stone.
Gaia
Pantheon: Greek
Domain: Earth Mother
Rationale: Its earthy composition connects it to foundational Earth energies.
Metaphysical Uses
Emotional Grounding Meditation
Nurturing Strength Visualization
Earth Connection Rituals
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Geological & Scientific Details
We do not currently have scientific information available for Schefferite.
Associated Minerals
- Pyroxene Group (Diopside, Augite, Hedenbergite)
- Rhodonite
- Spessartine Garnet
- Bustamite (found in manganese-rich skarns and metamorphic rocks)