Mica Crystals Meanings and Properties
Mineral Information
Origin: Worldwide
Mineral Species: N/A - A group of Species, the Mica Group
Chemical Formula: N/A - members of the group have different formulae
Hardness: 2.5-3.5
Crystal System: Most micas are monoclinic.
Colour: A variety of colours, depending upon impurities.
Typical Appearance: Typically as 'books' or flaky masses, with rhombic or hexagonal outlines. Commonly twinned forming star-shaped crystal groups.
Esoteric Information
Birthstone: Aquarius (general)
Chakra Alignment: None
Element: Spirit
Origin of Name & Mythology: Probably used in the mineralogical sense by 1706 and originally "smicka" and from the Latin micare - to flash or glisten in allusion to the material's appearance. Isinglass predates the use of mica as a mineral term and known from at least 1535, but isinglass also referred to the matter from the sturgeon fish that also had pearly flakes from the scales.
Additional Information
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