Star Muscovite Mica on Albite with Spessertine Garnet from Pakistan

$120.00

SKU : MOG-00-808

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This striking specimen features a unique combination of minerals: Star Muscovite Mica on Albite, accented by Spessartine Garnet. The star-shaped Muscovite crystals exhibit a silvery sheen, their radiant patterns spreading across the white, blocky Albite matrix. The contrast between the reflective Muscovite and the softer, milky Albite creates a visually appealing texture. Adding further allure are the vivid orange-red Spessartine Garnets, which dot the surface of the specimen. These garnets, known for their rich color and clarity, provide a vibrant contrast to the more muted tones of the mica and albite. This piece, sourced from Pakistan, showcases the fascinating interplay between different mineral forms, creating both visual and geological intrigue.

Product Information:

Specimen	Muscovite Mica with Spessertine Garnet
Weight	101 grams
Dimensions	H: 5 x W: 6.5 x D: 5.2 cm
Origin	Skardu District, Gilgit Baltistan, Pakistan
Treatment	None

Muscovite Description:

Muscovite is the most common mineral in the mica's own family. It is an essential rock-forming mineral found in igneous, metamorphic, and sedimentary rocks. Like different micas it easily cleaves into skinny transparent sheets. Muscovite sheets have a pearly to vitreous luster on their floor. If they're held as much as the light, they're transparent and almost colorless, but most have a mild brown, yellow, green, or rose-color tint.

The capacity of muscovite to cut into thin transparent sheets - occasionally up to several ft across - gave it an early use as window panes. In the 1700s it was mined for this use from pegmatites in the location around Moscow, Russia. Those panes were referred to as 'Muscovy glass' and that term is an idea to have inspired the mineral name 'muscovite.'

Muscovite Associations:

Chakras	Heart Chakra,
Luster	Vitreous, Silky, Pearly
Zodiac	Leo
Tenacity	Elastic
Hardness	2.5 to 3
Color	White, Grey, Silvery

Healing Properties of Muscovite:

Muscovite is superb for inspiring reflection and self-evaluation.
Muscovite permits you to reflect on the past and the self objectively, and without fear.
Muscovite may additionally help in auric cleaning and unblocking the psychic channels. Muscovite encourages clarity in visions and self-reflection.
Muscovite may be used during times of cleansing or fasting to help reduce hunger pangs, provide strength, relieve dehydration and give a general increase.
Muscovite may help sufferers of insomnia, nighttime sweats, nightmares, stressed leg syndrome, and sleep apnea.