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Biotite |
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Biotite is a common phyllosilicate mineral within the Mica group. More generally, it refers to the dark Mica series, including Annite, Eastonite, Phlogopite and Siderophyllite. Biotite, like other Micas, has a layered structure of iron magnesium aluminium silicate sheets weakly bonded together by layers of potassium ions. These potassium ion layers produce the perfect cleavage. |
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Metaphysical Properties |
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Biotite is known as the stone of life, and brings connectedness to the higher self, and assists with channelling. Biotite promotes orderliness and methodical approaches, and assists to look at issues intelligently. |
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Crystal Healing Uses |
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Biotite can be used to regulate the secretion of bile, and used in the treatment of the eyes. |
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Colour: |
dark green, brown or black |
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Class: |
Phyllosilicate |
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Group: |
Monoclinic |
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Formations: |
platy, micaceous, compact massive. Foliated sheets can be aggregated into globular or botryoidal form, also cryptocrystalline. Crystals are tabular with basal planes showing a hexagonal or diamond-shaped outline. |
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Localities: |
Worldwide |
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Chemical Composition: |
K(Mg, Fe)3AlSi3O10(F, OH)2 |
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Hardness: |
2 to 4 |
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Lustre: |
vitreous, pearly, metallic, transparent |
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Cleavage: |
perfect in one direction |
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Varieties: |
Annite, Eastonite, Phlogopite and Siderophyllite |
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Disclaimer: |
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All crystal healing uses, magical uses and metaphysical definitions are provided as a means of education, and do not imply a guarantee of effect. Those suffering from illness should consult with their General Practitioner in the first instance. Crystal healing is a holistic complementary healthcare practice and should be carried out by a suitably qualified crystal healing practitioner. |
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