About Aurichalcite
A carbonate mineral of copper and zinc, forming delicate, sky-blue to greenish-blue acicular crystals or drusy crusts. It has a gentle energy, promoting peace, harmony, and courageous self-expression.
Primary Hues
Sky Blue, Pale Green, Greenish-Blue
Metaphysical Properties
A gentle stone that promotes peace and harmony. Believed to encourage courage in expressing oneself and to dispel negative thoughts.
Associated Tarot Cards
The Star
Type: Major Arcana
Rationale: Symbolizes hope- peace- and gentle healing- aligning with Aurichalcite's calming and harmonious energy.
Four of Swords
Type: Minor Arcana
Suit: Swords
Rationale: Represents rest- peace- and mental recuperation- resonating with Aurichalcite's ability to release fear.
Associated Deities
Aphrodite/Venus
Pantheon: Greek/Roman
Domain: Love- Beauty- Pleasure- Harmony
Rationale: Their association with harmony and beauty aligns with Aurichalcite's peaceful energy.
Kuan Yin
Pantheon: Buddhist
Domain: Compassion- Mercy- Healing
Rationale: Kuan Yin's gentle and compassionate nature connects to Aurichalcite's soothing qualities.
Metaphysical Uses
Sacred Space Harmonizer
Fear Release Meditation
Emotional Peace Rituals
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Geological & Scientific Details
Aurichalcite is classified as a carbonate mineral mineral which typically crystallizes in the monoclinic system. Its chemical formula is (Zn,Cu)5[(OH)3|CO3]2. Common crystal habits include typically in tufted divergent sprays or spherical aggregates, may be in thick crusts; rarely columnar, laminated or granular.
Key Geological Properties:
- Mineral Category: Carbonate mineral
- Chemical Formula: (Zn,Cu)5[(OH)3|CO3]2
- IMA Symbol: Ach[1]
- Crystal System: Monoclinic
- Predominant Geological Color: Pale green, greenish blue, light blue; colorless to pale blue, pale green in transmitted light
- Crystal Habit: Typically in tufted divergent sprays or spherical aggregates, may be in thick crusts; rarely columnar, laminated or granular
- Twinning: Observed in X-ray patterns
- Cleavage: {010} and {100} Perfect
- Luster: Pearly, silky
- Streak: Light blue
- Diaphaneity: Transparent
Associated Minerals
- Smithsonite
- Hemimorphite
- Rosasite
- Azurite
- Malachite
- Calcite (common in oxidized zones of copper-zinc deposits)