About Cacoxenite
A hydrated iron aluminum phosphate, often found as yellowish to brownish radiating acicular inclusions in quartz or amethyst. It's considered a high-vibration 'stone of ascension,' enhancing spiritual awareness and intuition. (Note: 'Cacoxenite in Amethyst' is often Goethite or other iron minerals).
Primary Hues
Yellow, Golden-Yellow, Brownish-Yellow, Reddish-Brown, forms acicular or fibrous inclusions
Metaphysical Properties
A stone of spiritual awakening and ascension. Believed to raise consciousness and promote positive change. Enhances intuition.
Associated Tarot Cards
The Star
Type: Major Arcana
Rationale: Symbolizes spiritual connection- divine guidance- and ascension- aligning with Cacoxenite's high vibration.
The Hierophant
Type: Major Arcana
Rationale: Represents access to higher knowledge and spiritual wisdom- resonating with Cacoxenite's connection to divine wisdom.
Associated Deities
Archangel Metatron
Pantheon: Abrahamic
Domain: Akashic Records- Spiritual Ascension- Divine Wisdom
Rationale: Metatron's association with spiritual evolution aligns with Cacoxenite.
Sophia
Pantheon: Gnostic
Domain: Wisdom- Divine Feminine
Rationale: Sophia as the embodiment of divine wisdom connects to Cacoxenite's properties.
Metaphysical Uses
Spiritual Ascension Meditation
Host Crystal Enhancement
Spirit Guide Connection Focus
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Geological & Scientific Details
Cacoxenite is classified as a phosphate minerals mineral which typically crystallizes in the hexagonal system. Its chemical formula is Fe3+24Al(PO4)17O6(OH)12·17(H2O). Common crystal habits include acicular, radial, stellate.
Key Geological Properties:
- Mineral Category: Phosphate minerals
- Chemical Formula: Fe3+24Al(PO4)17O6(OH)12·17(H2O)
- IMA Symbol: Cac[1]
- Crystal System: Hexagonal
- Predominant Geological Color: Yellow to brownish yellow, reddish orange, golden yellow, deep orange, green; yellow in transmitted light
- Crystal Habit: Acicular, radial, stellate
- Cleavage: None
- Luster: Silky
- Streak: White
- Diaphaneity: semitransparent
Associated Minerals
- Goethite (often misidentified as Cacoxenite in Amethyst)
- Amethyst (as host)
- Quartz (as host)
- Strengite
- Limonite