About Anhydrite
An anhydrous calcium sulfate (CaSO4), found in evaporite deposits and hydrothermal veins. It promotes acceptance and emotional release, helping to embrace the present. Angelite is its commonly known blue variety.
Primary Hues
Colorless, White, Bluish, Violet, Grey, Pinkish, Reddish
Metaphysical Properties
A stone of acceptance and emotional release. Believed to help let go of the past and embrace the present. Promotes a sense of calm and inner peace.
Associated Tarot Cards
The Hierophant
Type: Major Arcana
Rationale: Represents spiritual guidance and tradition- aligning with Anhydrite's (especially Angelite form) connection to higher communication.
Four of Swords
Type: Minor Arcana
Suit: Swords
Rationale: Symbolizes rest- recuperation- and mental peace- resonating with Anhydrite's calming influence.
Associated Deities
Archangel Gabriel
Pantheon: Abrahamic
Domain: Messages- Guidance- Purity
Rationale: Associated with divine communication- linking to Angelite (blue Anhydrite).
Asclepius
Pantheon: Greek
Domain: Healing- Medicine
Rationale: His healing aspect connects to the idea of accepting the physical body for well-being.
Metaphysical Uses
Angelic Connection (as Angelite)
Acceptance Meditation
Spiritual Awareness Altar
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Geological & Scientific Details
Anhydrite is classified as a sulfate mineral mineral which typically crystallizes in the orthorhombic system. Its chemical formula is CaSO4. Common crystal habits include rare tabular and prismatic crystals. usually occurs as fibrous, parallel veins that break off into cleavage fragments. also occurs as grainy, massive, or nodular masses.
Key Geological Properties:
- Mineral Category: Sulfate mineral
- Chemical Formula: CaSO4
- IMA Symbol: Anh[1]
- Crystal System: Orthorhombic
- Predominant Geological Color: Colorless to pale blue or violet if transparent; white, mauve, rose, pale brown or gray from included impurities
- Crystal Habit: Rare tabular and prismatic crystals. Usually occurs as fibrous, parallel veins that break off into cleavage fragments. Also occurs as grainy, massive, or nodular masses
- Twinning: Simple or repeatedly on {011} common; contact twins rare on {120}
- Cleavage: [010] perfect [100] perfect [001] good, resulting in pseudocubic fragments
- Luster: Pearly on {010} vitreous to greasy on {001} vitreous on {100}
- Streak: White
- Diaphaneity: Transparent to translucent