About Schorlomite
The titanium-rich black variety of Andradite garnet. It's a strong grounding and protective stone, enhancing strength and dispelling negativity.
Primary Hues
Black, Brownish-Black, forms dodecahedral or trapezohedral crystals
Metaphysical Properties
A grounding and protective stone. Believed to enhance strength, dispel negativity, and connect with Earth energies, similar to other dark, grounding garnets.
Associated Tarot Cards
The Devil
Type: Major Arcana
Rationale: Represents grounding- protection- and understanding earthly power- aligning with this dark garnet.
The Emperor
Type: Major Arcana
Rationale: Symbolizes stability and connection to Earth's foundational energies- resonating with Schorlomite.
Associated Deities
Hecate
Pantheon: Greek
Domain: Magic- Crossroads- Protection
Rationale: Hecate's protective aspect connects to this stone's shielding properties.
Saturn
Pantheon: Roman
Domain: Discipline- Boundaries- Structure
Rationale: Saturn's grounding and structuring influence aligns here.
Metaphysical Uses
Deep Grounding Meditation
Protection Rituals
Understanding Earthly Power
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Geological & Scientific Details
Schorlomite is classified as a nesosilicate mineral which typically crystallizes in the isometric system. Its chemical formula is The general formula X3Y2(SiO4)3. Common crystal habits include rhombic dodecahedron or cubic.
Key Geological Properties:
- Mineral Category: Nesosilicate
- Chemical Formula: The general formula X3Y2(SiO4)3
- IMA Symbol: Grt[1]
- Crystal System: Isometric
- Predominant Geological Color: virtually all colors, blue is rare
- Crystal Habit: Rhombic dodecahedron or cubic
- Cleavage: Indistinct
- Luster: vitreous to resinous
- Streak: White
- Diaphaneity: Can form with any diaphaneity, translucent is common