About Analcime
A hydrated sodium aluminum silicate, a zeolite mineral, often forming trapezohedral crystals. It's associated with mental clarity, enhanced focus, and calm, aiding in problem-solving and releasing old habits.
Primary Hues
Colorless, White, Grey, Pinkish, Greenish, Yellowish
Metaphysical Properties
A stone of clarity and mental focus. Believed to enhance problem-solving abilities and promote a calm, clear mind. Aids in releasing negative patterns.
Associated Tarot Cards
The Hermit
Type: Major Arcana
Rationale: Symbolizes introspection- wisdom- and solitude- aligning with Analcime's aid in peaceful contemplation.
Four of Swords
Type: Minor Arcana
Suit: Swords
Rationale: Represents rest- recuperation- and mental quiet- resonating with Analcime's calming and mind-clearing properties.
Associated Deities
Sophia
Pantheon: Gnostic
Domain: Wisdom
Rationale: Sophia's embodiment of wisdom connects to Analcime's ability to clear the mind for insight.
Athena
Pantheon: Greek
Domain: Wisdom- Strategy- Crafts
Rationale: Athena's association with wisdom and clear thought aligns with Analcime's properties.
Metaphysical Uses
Mental Clarity Meditation
Peaceful Contemplation Aid
Energy Grid Component
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Geological & Scientific Details
Analcime is classified as a tectosilicate minerals, zeolite group mineral which typically crystallizes in the orthorhombic system. Its chemical formula is NaAlSi2O6 · H2O. Common crystal habits include typically in crystals, usually trapezohedrons, also massive to granular..
Key Geological Properties:
- Mineral Category: Tectosilicate minerals, zeolite group
- Chemical Formula: NaAlSi2O6 · H2O
- IMA Symbol: Anl
- Crystal System: Orthorhombic
- Formula Mass (g/mol): 220.15
- Predominant Geological Color: White, colorless, gray, pink, greenish, yellowish
- Crystal Habit: Typically in crystals, usually trapezohedrons, also massive to granular.
- Twinning: Polysynthetic on [001], [110]
- Cleavage: Indistinct on {001}, {010}, {100}
- Luster: Vitreous
- Streak: White
- Diaphaneity: Transparent to subtransparent to translucent