About Alunite
A hydrated potassium aluminum sulfate, typically white to yellowish or reddish. It's considered a grounding stone that aids in balancing energies, fostering creativity, and promoting emotional stability.
Primary Hues
White, Greyish, Yellowish, Reddish, Brownish
Metaphysical Properties
A grounding stone that helps balance yin and yang energies. Believed to enhance creativity and promote emotional stability.
Associated Tarot Cards
The Sun
Type: Major Arcana
Rationale: Symbolizes vitality- joy- and clarity- aligning with Alunite's perceived ability to balance energies and foster positivity.
Two of Pentacles
Type: Minor Arcana
Suit: Pentacles
Rationale: Represents balancing resources and priorities- connecting to Alunite's association with creative problem-solving and stability.
Associated Deities
Apollo
Pantheon: Greek
Domain: Sun- Light- Prophecy- Healing
Rationale: Apollo's association with light and balance resonates with Alunite's properties.
Helios
Pantheon: Greek
Domain: Sun
Rationale: As a sun god- Helios embodies the vitalizing and clarifying energy linked to Alunite.
Metaphysical Uses
Creative Problem Solving Focus
Energy Balancing Visualization
Solar Plexus & Crown Connection
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Geological & Scientific Details
Alunite is classified as a sulfate minerals mineral which typically crystallizes in the trigonal system. Its chemical formula is KAl3(SO4)2(OH)6. Common crystal habits include fibrous to columnar, porcelaneous, commonly granular to dense massive.
Key Geological Properties:
- Mineral Category: Sulfate minerals
- Chemical Formula: KAl3(SO4)2(OH)6
- IMA Symbol: Alu[1]
- Crystal System: Trigonal
- Predominant Geological Color: Yellow, red, to reddish brown, colorless if pure; may be white, pale shades of gray
- Crystal Habit: fibrous to columnar, porcelaneous, commonly granular to dense massive
- Cleavage: On {0001}, perfect
- Luster: Vitreous, somewhat pearly on {0001} for crystals, earthy if massive
- Streak: White
- Diaphaneity: Transparent to translucent
Associated Minerals
- Jarosite
- Gypsum
- Kaolinite
- Pyrite (often found in altered volcanic rocks or as a result of hydrothermal activity)