Miserite

Mineral Information

Origin: Arkansas, U.S.A.

Mineral Species: Miserite

Mineral Group: Silicates

Chemical Formula: K_1.5-x(Ca,Y,REE)₅(Si₆O₁₅) (Si₂O₇)(OH,F)₂.H2O

Hardness: 5.5-6

Crystal System: Triclinic

Colour: Pale pink, red-brown, raspberry-red

Typical Appearance: Usually as fine-grained fibrous aggregates.

Esoteric Information

Birthstone: Not known

Chakra Alignment: Not known

Element: Not known

Origin of Name & Mythology: Named in honor of Dr. Hugh Dinsmore Miser (1884-1969), geologist with the U.S. Geological Survey.

Additional Information

As yet, no specific esoteric information is known. Awaits appraisal and analysis by the crystal healing community.