Stichtite: Metaphysical & Geological Properties, Images

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

About Stichtite

A hydrated magnesium chromium carbonate hydroxide, typically lilac to pink or purple. It's a stone of compassion, forgiveness, and emotional healing, promoting understanding and releasing old emotional patterns. Often found with green Serpentine ('Atlantisite').

Primary Hues

Lilac, Pink, Purple, Rose-Red

Metaphysical Properties

A stone of compassion, forgiveness, and emotional healing. Believed to promote understanding and release old emotional patterns.

Affirmation

I am compassionate, forgiving, and heal my emotions.

Chakra Connection

Heart
Crown
Higher Heart

Astrological Alignment

Virgo
Pisces

Planetary Influence

Venus
Moon

Elemental Energy

Water
Earth

Vibrational Number

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Geological & Scientific Details

Stichtite is classified as a carbonate minerals mineral which typically crystallizes in the trigonal system. Its chemical formula is Mg6Cr2CO3(OH)16·4H2O. Common crystal habits include fibrous to platy aggregates.

Key Geological Properties:

Mineral Category: Carbonate minerals
Chemical Formula: Mg6Cr2CO3(OH)16·4H2O
IMA Symbol: Stt[1]
Crystal System: Trigonal
Crystal Habit: Fibrous to platy aggregates
Cleavage: Perfect on {0001}
Streak: Very pale lilac to white
Diaphaneity: Transparent

STICHTITE

(Often found with Serpentine as 'Atlantisite' or 'Stichtite in Serpentine')