About Clinozoisite
A calcium aluminum silicate, a member of the epidote group, often pale green to greyish. It promotes emotional balance and clarity, helping to release negative emotions and foster well-being.
Primary Hues
Grey, Green, Yellow, Pink, Brown
Metaphysical Properties
A stone of emotional balance and clarity. Believed to help release negative emotions and promote a sense of well-being.
Associated Tarot Cards
Temperance
Type: Major Arcana
Rationale: Represents balance- moderation- and integrating different aspects of life- aligning with Clinozoisite's harmonizing energy.
Justice
Type: Major Arcana
Rationale: Symbolizes clarity- fairness- and understanding cause and effect- resonating with Clinozoisite's promotion of emotional clarity.
Associated Deities
Themis
Pantheon: Greek
Domain: Divine Law- Order- Justice
Rationale: Themis's role in establishing balance and fairness aligns with this stone.
Ma'at
Pantheon: Egyptian
Domain: Truth- Balance- Order- Justice
Rationale: Ma'at as the embodiment of order and balance connects to Clinozoisite.
Metaphysical Uses
Emotional Clarity Meditation
Releasing Negativity Rituals
Relationship Harmony Altar
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Geological & Scientific Details
Clinozoisite is classified as a sorosilicates epidote group mineral which typically crystallizes in the monoclinic system. Its chemical formula is Ca2Al3(Si2O7)(SiO4)O(OH). Common crystal habits include elongated primatic crystals, striated; granular to fibrous.
Key Geological Properties:
- Mineral Category: Sorosilicates Epidote group
- Chemical Formula: Ca2Al3(Si2O7)(SiO4)O(OH)
- IMA Symbol: Czo[1]
- Crystal System: Monoclinic
- Predominant Geological Color: Colorless, green, gray, light green, yellow green, pink
- Crystal Habit: Elongated primatic crystals, striated; granular to fibrous
- Twinning: Lamellar on {100} uncommon
- Cleavage: Perfect on {001}
- Luster: Vitreous
- Streak: Grayish white
- Diaphaneity: Transparent to translucent