About Erythrite
Hydrated cobalt arsenate, known for its striking crimson to pink color, often forming as an alteration product of cobalt-bearing minerals. It's associated with heart healing, personal power, and aligning with one's true self. (Arsenic content, handle with care).
Primary Hues
Crimson Red, Peach Red, Pink, Purple, Grey (when massive)
Metaphysical Properties
A stone of personal power and heart healing. Believed to stimulate self-confidence, align chakras, and promote love.
Associated Tarot Cards
The Lovers
Type: Major Arcana
Rationale: Symbolizes harmony- connection- and matters of the heart- aligning with Erythrite's energy.
Five of Cups
Type: Minor Arcana
Suit: Cups
Rationale: Represents emotional pain but also the potential for healing- where Erythrite can assist.
Associated Deities
Aphrodite/Venus
Pantheon: Greek/Roman
Domain: Love- Beauty- Passion- Pleasure
Rationale: Their dominion over love and the heart aligns with Erythrite.
Kuan Yin
Pantheon: Buddhist
Domain: Compassion- Mercy- Healing
Rationale: Her compassionate energy connects to Erythrite's heart-healing properties.
Metaphysical Uses
Love & Harmony Grids
Emotional Pain Healing Meditation (Nearby)
Confidence in Relationships Focus
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Geological & Scientific Details
Erythrite is classified as a arsenate mineral mineral which typically crystallizes in the monoclinic system. Its chemical formula is Co3(AsO4)2·8H2O. Common crystal habits include radial or stellate aggregates, fibrous, drusy; usually powdery and massive – rarely as striated prismatic crystals.
Key Geological Properties:
- Mineral Category: Arsenate mineral
- Chemical Formula: Co3(AsO4)2·8H2O
- IMA Symbol: Ery[1]
- Crystal System: Monoclinic
- Predominant Geological Color: Crimson to peach-red, pale rose, or pink, may be zoned
- Crystal Habit: Radial or stellate aggregates, fibrous, drusy; usually powdery and massive – rarely as striated prismatic crystals
- Cleavage: Perfect on {010}; poor on {100} and {102}.
- Luster: Subadamantine, pearly on cleavages
- Streak: Pale red to pink
- Diaphaneity: Transparent to translucent
Associated Minerals
- Cobaltite
- Skutterudite
- Annabergite (nickel analogue, 'Nickel Bloom')
- Arsenopyrite
- Native Silver (common in cobalt-nickel-silver hydrothermal veins)