About Tephroite
The manganese-rich endmember of the Olivine group, found in various colors, often greyish or reddish. It's a stone of emotional balance, grounding, and self-love.
Primary Hues
Grey, Reddish-Grey, Ash Grey, Pink, Red, Brown, Olive Green, Blue-Green, often massive or forms prismatic crystals
Metaphysical Properties
A stone of emotional balance and grounding. Believed to soothe stress, promote self-love, and connect with Earth energies.
Associated Tarot Cards
Temperance
Type: Major Arcana
Rationale: Symbolizes emotional balance and stability- aligning with this mineral.
The Empress
Type: Major Arcana
Rationale: Represents grounding and nurturing energy- connecting to Tephroite.
Associated Deities
Gaia
Pantheon: Greek
Domain: Earth Mother
Rationale: Its earthy nature connects it to the grounding energy of Gaia.
Hestia/Vesta
Pantheon: Greek/Roman
Domain: Hearth- Home- Stability
Rationale: Their energy of calm stability aligns with Tephroite.
Metaphysical Uses
Promoting Emotional Balance Meditation
Grounding the Heart Visualization
Calming Rituals Altar
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Geological & Scientific Details
We do not currently have scientific information available for Tephroite.
Associated Minerals
- Olivine Group (Forsterite, Fayalite)
- Rhodonite
- Rhodochrosite
- Spessartine Garnet
- Bustamite
- Franklinite
- Willemite (common in metamorphosed manganese deposits and skarns, e.g., Franklin, NJ and Långban, Sweden)