About Viridine
A green, manganese-rich variety of Andalusite, exhibiting strong pleochroism. It's a stone of heart healing, emotional balance, and connecting with nature.
Primary Hues
Green, Dark Green, Yellowish-Green, strongly pleochroic
Metaphysical Properties
A stone of heart healing and emotional balance. Believed to promote compassion, connect with nature, and release stress.
Associated Tarot Cards
The Empress
Type: Major Arcana
Rationale: As a green variety of Andalusite- it shares connection to growth- heart- and Earth energy.
Strength
Type: Major Arcana
Rationale: Represents inner strength and connection to nature's vitality- aligning with its green color.
Associated Deities
Persephone
Pantheon: Greek
Domain: Spring- Growth- Renewal
Rationale: Persephone's energy of growth and connection to the Earth aligns with green Viridine.
Gaia
Pantheon: Greek
Domain: Earth Mother
Rationale: Its earthy green color connects it to Gaia's nurturing aspect.
Metaphysical Uses
Heart Chakra Meditation
Connecting with Nature Rituals
Promoting Stability & Self-Realization
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Geological & Scientific Details
We do not currently have scientific information available for Viridine.
Associated Minerals
- Andalusite (parent mineral)
- Chiastolite (cross-stone andalusite)
- Kyanite
- Sillimanite
- Piemontite (another Mn-silicate) (found in manganese-rich metamorphic rocks)