About Triphylite
Lithium iron phosphate, forming a series with lithiophilite (manganese-rich), often greyish-green altering to brown/black. It's a stone of balance, grounding, and energy, with lithium potentially adding calm.
Primary Hues
Bluish-Grey, Greenish-Grey, Greyish-Green, Yellowish-Brown, Brown, Alters to darker colors
Metaphysical Properties
A stone of balance, grounding, and energy. Believed to enhance vitality, promote emotional stability, and connect with Earth energies. Lithium content may add calming properties.
Associated Tarot Cards
The Lovers
Type: Major Arcana
Rationale: Symbolizes emotional connection- harmony- and heart-centered energy- aligning with this lithium phosphate.
Ace of Cups
Type: Minor Arcana
Suit: Cups
Rationale: Represents new emotional beginnings and an outpouring of love- resonating with Triphylite.
Associated Deities
Aphrodite/Venus
Pantheon: Greek/Roman
Domain: Love- Beauty- Harmony
Rationale: Their association with love and heart energy aligns with this stone.
Kuan Yin
Pantheon: Buddhist
Domain: Compassion- Mercy- Healing
Rationale: Her compassionate energy connects to its emotional healing properties.
Metaphysical Uses
Emotional Healing Meditation
Compassion Focus
Stress Reduction Altar
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Geological & Scientific Details
We do not currently have scientific information available for Triphylite.
Associated Minerals
- Lithiophilite (manganese analogue, forms series with)
- Sicklerite
- Purpurite/Heterosite (alteration products)
- Amblygonite
- Spodumene
- Lepidolite
- Tourmaline
- Quartz
- Feldspar (primary phosphate mineral in granite pegmatites)