About Tschermakite
A calcium-rich amphibole, part of the Hornblende group, typically dark green to black. It's a grounding stone promoting strength and resilience.
Primary Hues
Dark Green, Black, forms prismatic crystals
Metaphysical Properties
A grounding stone that promotes strength and resilience. Believed to aid in overcoming challenges.
Associated Tarot Cards
The Emperor
Type: Major Arcana
Rationale: Represents strength- stability- and grounding earthly energy- aligning with this amphibole.
Strength
Type: Major Arcana
Rationale: Symbolizes inner fortitude and resilience- resonating with Tschermakite.
Associated Deities
Ares/Mars
Pantheon: Greek/Roman
Domain: War- Courage- Strength
Rationale: Their association with strength and action aligns here.
Gaia
Pantheon: Greek
Domain: Earth Mother
Rationale: Its composition as a silicate connects it to foundational Earth energies.
Metaphysical Uses
Grounding & Stability Meditation
Resilience Building Visualization
Inner Strength Focus
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Geological & Scientific Details
Tschermakite is classified as a silicate mineral (amphibole) mineral which typically crystallizes in the monoclinic system. Its chemical formula is ☐Ca2(Mg3Al2)(Si6Al2)O22(OH)2. Common crystal habits include as prismatic crystals or as reaction rims on other minerals.
Key Geological Properties:
- Mineral Category: Silicate mineral (amphibole)
- Chemical Formula: ☐Ca2(Mg3Al2)(Si6Al2)O22(OH)2
- IMA Symbol: Tsr[1]
- Crystal System: Monoclinic
- Predominant Geological Color: Medium to dark green to green-black to black, brown (rare)
- Crystal Habit: As prismatic crystals or as reaction rims on other minerals
- Twinning: Simple or multiple twinning parallel to {100}
- Cleavage: Perfect on {110} Parting on {100}{001}
- Luster: Vitreous
- Streak: Pale grey-green
- Diaphaneity: Transparent
Associated Minerals
- Amphibole Group (Hornblende, Pargasite, Edenite, Ferro-hornblende)
- Plagioclase Feldspar
- Pyroxene
- Garnet
- Biotite (common in metamorphic rocks like amphibolites and some igneous rocks)