About Zinnwaldite
A lithium-iron rich mica, often greyish-brown to lilac. It's a stone of peace, tranquility, and transition, calming the mind (lithium influence) and aiding spiritual growth.
Primary Hues
Greyish-Brown, Yellowish, Lilac, Pale Violet, Grey, forms platy or pseudohexagonal crystals, often in greisens
Metaphysical Properties
A stone of peace, tranquility, and transition. Believed to calm the mind, reduce stress (lithium content), and aid in spiritual growth. Protects against EMF.
Associated Tarot Cards
Temperance
Type: Major Arcana
Rationale: Symbolizes balance and moderation- aligning with this lithium mica's calming properties.
The Star
Type: Major Arcana
Rationale: Represents hope and spiritual peace- resonating with Zinnwaldite.
Associated Deities
Kuan Yin
Pantheon: Buddhist
Domain: Compassion- Mercy- Healing
Rationale: Her gentle- calming energy aligns with this stone.
Persephone
Pantheon: Greek
Domain: Underworld- Rebirth- Transition
Rationale: Persephone's journey connects to Zinnwaldite's aid in transitioning through challenges.
Metaphysical Uses
Calm & Balance Meditation
Releasing Attachments Rituals
Purification Altar
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Geological & Scientific Details
Zinnwaldite is classified as a phyllosilicate minerals, mica group mineral which typically crystallizes in the monoclinic system. Its chemical formula is KLiFeAl(AlSi3)O10(OH,F)2. Common crystal habits include well-formed short prismatic or tabular crystals, pseudohexagonal, in rosettes or fan-shaped groups; lamellar or scaly aggregates; disseminated..
Key Geological Properties:
- Mineral Category: Phyllosilicate minerals, mica group
- Chemical Formula: KLiFeAl(AlSi3)O10(OH,F)2
- IMA Symbol: Znw[1]
- Crystal System: Monoclinic
- Predominant Geological Color: Gray-brown, yellow-brown, pale violet, dark green, color zoning common
- Crystal Habit: Well-formed short prismatic or tabular crystals, pseudohexagonal, in rosettes or fan-shaped groups; lamellar or scaly aggregates; disseminated.
- Twinning: On composition plane {001}, twin axis [310]
- Cleavage: Perfect basal {001}
- Luster: Pearly to vitreous
- Streak: White
- Diaphaneity: Transparent to translucent
Associated Minerals
- Mica Group (Lepidolite - forms series with, Muscovite, Biotite, Polylithionite)
- Topaz
- Cassiterite
- Wolframite
- Fluorite
- Quartz
- Feldspar (common in greisens and some granite pegmatites)