How do I identify Aegirine?

Aegirine can be identified by its hardness of 6 on the Mohs scale, Dark green to greenish black color, Vitreous luster, Monoclinic crystal system. Look for these key characteristics when examining specimens.

What color is Aegirine?

Aegirine typically appears in Dark green to greenish black, reddish brown, black. Color can vary depending on impurities and formation conditions.

How hard is Aegirine?

Aegirine has a hardness of 6 on the Mohs scale. This gives it moderate hardness.

Aegirine

A variety of Clinopyroxene Subgroup

Rare

What is Aegirine?

Aegirine is commonly found in volcanic rock formed near seawater, and was named after a Scandinavian sea god, Aegir. The slender, prism-shaped crystals are highly sought after by collectors. It is most commonly found in the United States, predominately in quarries of Arkansas.

Etymology & Origins

Aegirine was named after Ægir, the Norse god of the sea. A synonym for the mineral is acmite (from Greek ἀκμή "point, edge") in reference to the typical pointed crystals.

Uses & Applications

It is sometimes used as a gemstone.

Healing Properties

Aegirine is believed to provide protection from psychic attacks and is often used by those fighting addictive behaviors. It may be helpful for anyone with electrical sensitivity, such as to cell phones and computers. When worn as jewelry it is said to stimulate joy and happiness. It may also relieve stress and restore hope by dispelling negative feelings.

Optical Properties

Refractive Index: 1.760-1.805
Birefringence: 0.045
Optical Character: Biaxial negative

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Aegirine Localities Map

See where Aegirine is found with a localities map, collecting zones, and geology context. Generate a sample map preview below.

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North ZoneCentral RidgeSouth Basin

Associated Chakras

Root

Sacral

Solar Plexus

Heart

Throat

Third Eye

Crown

Key Characteristics

Rock Types of Aegirine

The acmite variety was first described in 1821, at Kongsberg, Norway, and the aegirine variety in 1835 for an occurrence in Rundemyr, Øvre Eiker, Buskerud, Norway.