About Albite
A sodium-rich plagioclase feldspar, typically white or colorless, often forming tabular or platy (Clevelandite) crystals. It's associated with mental clarity, stimulating intuition, and encouraging confident self-expression.
Primary Hues
White, Colorless, Grey, Bluish, Greenish, Reddish
Metaphysical Properties
A stone of clarity and confidence. Believed to enhance intuition and inspire personal freedom. Stimulates the crown chakra.
Associated Tarot Cards
The High Priestess
Type: Major Arcana
Rationale: Symbolizes intuition- hidden knowledge- and the subconscious mind- resonating with Albite's enhancement of psychic abilities.
Two of Swords
Type: Minor Arcana
Suit: Swords
Rationale: Represents making choices with clarity and balanced thought- aligning with Albite's support for clear thinking.
Associated Deities
Diana/Artemis
Pantheon: Roman/Greek
Domain: Moon- Hunt- Chastity- Childbirth
Rationale: Lunar association connects to Albite's intuitive and feminine qualities.
Selene
Pantheon: Greek
Domain: Moon- Night
Rationale: As a moon goddess- Selene embodies the intuitive and reflective energies Albite can enhance.
Metaphysical Uses
Intuition Meditation
Relationship Harmony Focus
Clarity of Thought Aid
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Geological & Scientific Details
Albite is classified as a tectosilicate minerals, feldspar group, plagioclase series mineral which typically crystallizes in the triclinic system. Its chemical formula is NaAlSi3O8. Common crystal habits include crystals commonly tabular, divergent aggregates, granular, cleavable massive.
Key Geological Properties:
- Mineral Category: Tectosilicate minerals, feldspar group, plagioclase series
- Chemical Formula: NaAlSi3O8
- IMA Symbol: Ab[1]
- Crystal System: Triclinic
- Predominant Geological Color: White to gray, blueish, greenish, reddish; may be chatoyant
- Crystal Habit: Crystals commonly tabular, divergent aggregates, granular, cleavable massive
- Twinning: Common giving polysynthetic striae on {001} or {010} also contact, simple and multiple
- Cleavage: Perfect on {001}, very good on {010}, imperfect on {110}
- Luster: Vitreous, typically pearly on cleavages
- Streak: White
- Diaphaneity: Transparent to translucent