About Brazilianite
A sodium aluminum phosphate, typically yellowish-green to chartreuse, forming prismatic crystals. It's associated with enhancing creativity, personal power, and releasing old emotional patterns.
Primary Hues
Yellow, Greenish-Yellow, Chartreuse
Metaphysical Properties
A stone of creativity and empowerment. Believed to release old emotional patterns and blockages. Enhances self-confidence.
Associated Tarot Cards
The Magician
Type: Major Arcana
Rationale: Represents manifestation and personal power- aligning with Brazilianite's aid in stepping into creative authority.
The Sun
Type: Major Arcana
Rationale: Symbolizes vitality- joy- and self-expression- resonating with Brazilianite's creative energy.
Associated Deities
Apollo
Pantheon: Greek
Domain: Creativity- Sun- Prophecy- Arts
Rationale: Apollo's association with creativity and light aligns with Brazilianite.
Lugh
Pantheon: Celtic
Domain: Skills- Arts- Sun- Harvest
Rationale: Lugh's mastery of arts and skills connects to Brazilianite's creative empowerment.
Metaphysical Uses
Creative Empowerment Rituals
Releasing Emotional Patterns Meditation
Boosting Personal Power Focus
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Geological & Scientific Details
Brazilianite is classified as a phosphate minerals mineral which typically crystallizes in the monoclinic system. Its chemical formula is NaAl3(PO4)2(OH)4sodium aluminium phosphate hydroxide. Common crystal habits include prismatic crystals, may be radially-fibrous or globular druses.
Key Geological Properties:
- Mineral Category: Phosphate minerals
- Chemical Formula: NaAl3(PO4)2(OH)4sodium aluminium phosphate hydroxide
- IMA Symbol: Bzl[1]
- Crystal System: Monoclinic
- Predominant Geological Color: Yellow, green, colorless
- Crystal Habit: Prismatic crystals, may be radially-fibrous or globular druses
- Cleavage: (010) Distinct to good
- Luster: Vitreous
- Streak: White
- Diaphaneity: Transparent to translucent