About Sekaninaite
The iron-rich analogue of Cordierite (Iolite), exhibiting similar pleochroism. It's a vision stone, aiding intuition and understanding complex situations, with a more grounding influence from iron.
Primary Hues
Blue, Violet-Blue, Grey, Greenish, Brownish, strongly pleochroic
Metaphysical Properties
A vision stone. Believed to activate the third eye, enhance intuition, and aid in understanding complex situations.
Associated Tarot Cards
The Emperor
Type: Major Arcana
Rationale: Represents grounding- strength- and stability- aligning with this iron cordierite.
Strength
Type: Major Arcana
Rationale: Symbolizes inner fortitude and resilience- resonating with Sekaninaite.
Associated Deities
Ares/Mars
Pantheon: Greek/Roman
Domain: War- Courage- Strength
Rationale: Their association with strength and earthly power aligns here.
Saturn
Pantheon: Roman
Domain: Discipline- Endurance- Structure
Rationale: Saturn's influence on discipline and enduring structure connects to this stone.
Metaphysical Uses
Grounding & Stability
Enhancing Resilience
Building Inner Strength
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Geological & Scientific Details
Sekaninaite is classified as a cyclosilicate mineral which typically crystallizes in the orthorhombic system. Its chemical formula is (Fe+2,Mg)2Al4Si5O18. Common crystal habits include as poorly developed crystals.
Key Geological Properties:
- Mineral Category: Cyclosilicate
- Chemical Formula: (Fe+2,Mg)2Al4Si5O18
- IMA Symbol: Skn[1]
- Crystal System: Orthorhombic
- Predominant Geological Color: Blue to blue-violet
- Crystal Habit: As poorly developed crystals
- Twinning: Commonly twinned on {110} and {310}
- Cleavage: {100}, imperfect; parting on {001}
- Luster: Vitreous
- Diaphaneity: Transparent to translucent
Associated Minerals
- Cordierite (magnesium-rich endmember, forms series with)
- Garnet (Almandine)
- Spinel (Hercynite)
- Sillimanite
- Andalusite
- Quartz
- Feldspar (common in high-grade metamorphic rocks and some granites)