About Sonolite
A manganese silicate of the Humite group, often pink to reddish-brown. It's associated with emotional healing, joy, and stimulating the heart chakra.
Primary Hues
Pink, Rose-Red, Brownish-Red, Yellowish-Brown, forms prismatic crystals or granular masses
Metaphysical Properties
A stone of emotional healing and joy. Believed to connect with the heart chakra and promote compassion.
Associated Tarot Cards
Strength
Type: Major Arcana
Rationale: Symbolizes emotional resilience and nurturing a loving heart- aligning with this manganese silicate.
The Empress
Type: Major Arcana
Rationale: Represents heart-centered strength and compassion- resonating with Sonolite.
Associated Deities
Aphrodite/Venus
Pantheon: Greek/Roman
Domain: Love- Beauty- Emotional Strength
Rationale: Their connection to the heart and resilient love aligns here.
Kuan Yin
Pantheon: Buddhist
Domain: Compassion- Mercy- Healing
Rationale: Her gentle- compassionate strength connects to this stone.
Metaphysical Uses
Heart Nurturing Meditation
Maintaining Loving Heart Rituals
Emotional Resilience Focus
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Geological & Scientific Details
Sonolite is classified as a silicate minerals mineral which typically crystallizes in the monoclinic system. Its chemical formula is Mn9(SiO4)4(OH,F)2.
Key Geological Properties:
- Mineral Category: Silicate minerals
- Chemical Formula: Mn9(SiO4)4(OH,F)2
- IMA Symbol: Snl[1]
- Crystal System: Monoclinic
- Predominant Geological Color: Red-orange, pinkish brown to dark brownColorless in thin section[2]
- Twinning: Common, singular or lamellar on {101}[2]
- Luster: Vitreous, dull
- Diaphaneity: Transparent to translucent[3]
Associated Minerals
- Humite Group (Norbergite, Chondrodite, Clinohumite)
- Tephroite
- Rhodonite
- Rhodochrosite
- Alleghanyite (found in metamorphosed manganese deposits and skarns)