About Atacamite
A copper chloride hydroxide mineral, typically forming dark green prismatic or acicular crystals. It's associated with promoting confidence, forceful third eye activation, and overcoming fear in self-expression.
Primary Hues
Bright Green, Dark Emerald Green, Blackish-Green
Metaphysical Properties
A stone of confidence and communication. Believed to forcefully open the third eye and promote visualization. Helps overcome fear and anxiety related to self-expression.
Associated Tarot Cards
The High Priestess
Type: Major Arcana
Rationale: Symbolizes intuition- hidden knowledge- and spiritual insight- aligning with Atacamite's powerful third eye activation.
The Tower
Type: Major Arcana
Rationale: Represents sudden revelation and breaking down old structures- which can be part of forcefully opening psychic vision.
Associated Deities
Sekhmet
Pantheon: Egyptian
Domain: War- Healing- Protection- Destruction
Rationale: Sekhmet's powerful and sometimes fierce energy aligns with Atacamite's forceful opening of the third eye.
Athena
Pantheon: Greek
Domain: Wisdom- Strategy- Warfare
Rationale: Athena's clear-sighted wisdom connects to Atacamite's enhancement of spiritual vision.
Metaphysical Uses
Third Eye Activation Meditation
Spiritual Journeying Focus
Restoring Spiritual Sight Contemplation
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Geological & Scientific Details
Atacamite is classified as a halide mineral mineral which typically crystallizes in the orthorhombic system. Its chemical formula is Cu2Cl(OH)3. Common crystal habits include slender prismatic crystals, fibrous, granular to compact, massive.
Key Geological Properties:
- Mineral Category: Halide mineral
- Chemical Formula: Cu2Cl(OH)3
- IMA Symbol: Ata[1]
- Crystal System: Orthorhombic
- Predominant Geological Color: Bright green, dark emerald-green to blackish green
- Crystal Habit: Slender prismatic crystals, fibrous, granular to compact, massive
- Twinning: Contact and penetration with complex twinned groupings
- Cleavage: Perfect on {010}, fair on {101}
- Luster: Adamantine to vitreous
- Streak: Apple green
- Diaphaneity: Transparent to translucent
Associated Minerals
- Chrysocolla
- Malachite
- Brochantite
- Cuprite
- Copper (common in oxidized copper deposits in arid regions)