Wadsleyite: Metaphysical & Geological Properties, Images

Wadsleyite Specimen picture — Image Credit: Zwymmmm - Own work Creative Commons

About Wadsleyite

A high-pressure polymorph of olivine, found in Earth's mantle and shocked meteorites, can be blue or green. It symbolizes deep transformation and resilience under pressure.

Primary Hues

Blue, Green, Colorless, (Rarely seen as distinct crystals)

Metaphysical Properties

A stone of deep transformation and resilience. Believed to aid in understanding profound Earth energies and adapting to intense pressure. (Primarily scientific interest).

Affirmation

I embrace deep transformation and resilience.

Chakra Connection

Third Eye
Crown
Root

Astrological Alignment

Planetary Influence

Pluto
Neptune

Elemental Energy

Spirit
Earth

Vibrational Number

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Geological & Scientific Details

Wadsleyite is classified as a sorosilicate mineral which typically crystallizes in the orthorhombic (horiuchi and sawamoto, 1981) system. Its chemical formula is Mg2SiO4. Common crystal habits include microcrystalline aggregates.

Key Geological Properties:

Mineral Category: Sorosilicate
Chemical Formula: Mg2SiO4
IMA Symbol: Wds[1]
Crystal System: Orthorhombic (Horiuchi and Sawamoto, 1981)
Predominant Geological Color: Dark green
Crystal Habit: Microcrystalline aggregates
Diaphaneity: Transparent

Associated Minerals

Ringwoodite
Bridgmanite
Kamacite
Taenite

WADSLEYITE

(High-pressure polymorph of Olivine, beta-Mg2SiO4, found in Earth's mantle and meteorites)