Uvite

Uvite

SCIENCE / MINERALOGY
Uvite is a calcium-magnesium tourmaline-group mineral, commonly dark green, brown, black, red-brown, or yellow. It crystallizes in the trigonal system.

GEOLOGY & FORMATION
It forms mainly in magnesium- and calcium-rich metamorphic environments such as marbles, skarns, and metasomatized rocks.

METAPHYSICAL PROPERTIES
Uvite is traditionally associated with clarity, balance, resilience, and intentional personal growth. Its natural structure, color, and geological history provide a symbolic framework for approaching change with greater awareness. Practitioners commonly use it as a contemplative aid for reflecting on priorities and choosing a more deliberate response instead of reacting automatically. These associations are part of crystal traditions and are not scientifically established medical effects.

KEY PROPERTIES
Clarity • Balance • Resilience • Grounding • Perspective • Growth • Intention

CHAKRA: Root • Third Eye
ELEMENT: Earth • Air
ZODIAC: All Zodiac Signs
MOHS HARDNESS: 7–7.5

ACCURACY / TRADE-NAME NOTE
Valid tourmaline-group species. Exact chemistry is required to distinguish uvite from dravite and related tourmalines.