About Cryolite
Sodium aluminum fluoride, typically white or colorless, with a refractive index close to water, giving it an icy appearance. Historically used in aluminum production. It's associated with spiritual insight and clear communication.
Primary Hues
Colorless, White, Snow-White, sometimes Blackish or Reddish, (Historically important in aluminum extraction)
Metaphysical Properties
A stone of spiritual insight and communication. Believed to connect with higher realms and enhance intuition. Promotes clarity of thought.
Associated Tarot Cards
The Star
Type: Major Arcana
Rationale: Symbolizes high spiritual connection- purity- and divine light- aligning with Cryolite's vibration.
The High Priestess
Type: Major Arcana
Rationale: Represents intuition- spiritual insight- and connection to higher wisdom- resonating with Cryolite's energy.
Associated Deities
Urania
Pantheon: Greek
Domain: Astronomy- Universal Love- Prophecy
Rationale: Urania's celestial connection aligns with Cryolite's high-frequency energy.
Nuit
Pantheon: Egyptian
Domain: Sky- Stars- Cosmos- Mystery
Rationale: Nuit as the sky goddess embodies the expansive and enlightening energy of Cryolite.
Metaphysical Uses
High-Vibration Energy Work Altar
Angelic & Celestial Communication Meditation
Light Body Activation Focus
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Geological & Scientific Details
Cryolite is classified as a halide mineral mineral which typically crystallizes in the monoclinic system. Its chemical formula is Na3AlF6. Common crystal habits include usually massive, coarsely granular. the rare crystals are equant and pseudocubic.
Key Geological Properties:
- Mineral Category: Halide mineral
- Chemical Formula: Na3AlF6
- IMA Symbol: Crl[1]
- Crystal System: Monoclinic
- Formula Mass (g/mol): 209.9 g mol−1
- Predominant Geological Color: Colorless to white, also brownish, reddish and rarely black
- Crystal Habit: Usually massive, coarsely granular. The rare crystals are equant and pseudocubic
- Twinning: Very common, often repeated or polysynthetic with simultaneous occurrence of several twin laws
- Cleavage: None observed
- Luster: Vitreous to greasy, pearly on {001}
- Streak: White
- Diaphaneity: Transparent to translucent
Associated Minerals
- Siderite
- Galena
- Sphalerite
- Chalcopyrite
- Topaz
- Fluorite
- Cassiterite (found in rare granite pegmatites, notably Ivittuut, Greenland)