Siderophyllite: Metaphysical & Geological Properties, Images

Siderophyllite Specimen picture — Image Credit: Didier Descouens - Own work Creative Commons

About Siderophyllite

The iron-rich annite-siderophyllite endmember of the Biotite mica series, typically dark green to black. It's a grounding stone aiding in clear perception and organized thought.

Primary Hues

Dark Green, Brownish-Green, Black, forms platy sheets

Metaphysical Properties

A grounding stone. Believed to help see situations clearly and to promote organized thought.

Affirmation

I am grounded and think clearly.

Chakra Connection

Root
Earth Star

Astrological Alignment

Capricorn
Virgo

Planetary Influence

Saturn
Earth

Elemental Energy

Earth

Vibrational Number

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Geological & Scientific Details

Siderophyllite is classified as a silicate mineral mineral which typically crystallizes in the monoclinic system. Its chemical formula is KFe2+2Al(Al2Si2)O10(F,OH)2. Common crystal habits include micaceous foliated; pseudohexagonal crystals.

Key Geological Properties:

Mineral Category: Silicate mineral
Chemical Formula: KFe2+2Al(Al2Si2)O10(F,OH)2
IMA Symbol: Sid[1]
Crystal System: Monoclinic
Predominant Geological Color: Blue green, dark brown, black.
Crystal Habit: Micaceous foliated; pseudohexagonal crystals
Cleavage: Perfect basal
Luster: Vitreous to dull
Streak: Greenish gray
Diaphaneity: Transparent to subopaque

Associated Minerals

Mica
Biotite
Annite
Phlogopite
Muscovite
Feldspar
Quartz
Hornblende

SIDEROPHYLLITE

(Iron-rich endmember of the Biotite mica series)